Scientists at the University of Oxford have finally settled a decades-long mystery about the Moon’s magnetic field — and it turns out both sides were right. By reanalyzing Apollo mission rocks, they ...

Old Apollo rocks are providing a fresh take on the moon's magnetic field ...

Tiny zircon crystals are revealing that Earth’s earliest history may have included surprisingly complex tectonic activity.

Old crystals found in Western Australia are drawing fresh attention from geologists studying how the planet first took shape. These minerals, known as.

Atmos reports on the significance of understanding rocks to address climate issues.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is planning an expansive new project to transform the Gems and Minerals Hall into a multi-sensory experience. According to the museum, "This new, awe-inspiring ...

Why it matters: While not evidence of life, these discoveries show that ancient Mars had complex organic chemistry, ...

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In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth." ...

Several studies have predicted that not all geomagnetic reversals have been discovered, but it was unknown in which periods they might be hidden. Researchers led by the National Institute of Polar ...

Scientists now understand why seismic waves speed up near Earth's core. Extreme pressure and temperature cause solid mantle rock to flow slowly, aligning mineral crystals. This anisotropic structure ...