An Iceland Volcano Erupts Again But Spares the Nearby Town of Grindavik For Now
The sixth volcanic eruption in Grindavik since December is localized and does not threaten residents, despite strong seismic activity.
Sicily's Mount Etna erupts, closing Catania airport DW 08/15/2024
Mount Etna's eruption led to significant flight cancellations at Catania airport due to volcanic ash making the runway unusable.
Southern California is seeing more quakes in 2024 than it has in 20 years
Southern California is experiencing a normal uptick in earthquakes after a 20-year quiet period, but this does not increase the risk of larger quakes.
Mars Hides Colossal Ocean Deep Below Its Surface
Mars may have a hidden ocean with potential to support life.
An extinct branch of the Nile explains the enigmatic location of the Egyptian pyramids
Ancient Egyptian pyramids were likely built near an extinct branch of the Nile, which served as a river transport superhighway.
Exactly How Much Life Is on Earth?
The number of living cells on Earth is estimated to be a million trillion trillion, making it greater than the number of stars in the universe or grains of sand on our planet.
The calculation of the number of living cells allows for a benchmark in comparative planetology and raises questions about the possibilities of life on other planets.
Daily briefing: Zircons rewrite history of plate tectonics
Plate tectonics may have started earlier than previously thought
The Earth's core is slowing down
The Earth's inner core has been confirmed to be backtracking, slowing down in relation to the planet's surface.