Long before oceans teemed with life, Earth endured relentless violence. Asteroids slammed into its surface again and again, ...

A study led by geoscientists at the University of Sydney has revealed why some ancient continental edges became fertile sites ...

The eastern tropical Pacific Ocean is known for its large low-oxygen zones that are increasing in size, putting marine life at risk. New research shows that 15 million years ago, the opposite was true ...

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a technique to noninvasively visualize the brain's waste-removal system in unprecedented detail. This new imaging approach allows researchers to ...

A subtle change in iron ions’ electronic configuration produces a measurable difference in seismic wave speeds through mantle ...

Universal reached a major milestone in early June when Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. It became the 61st ...