Unusual structures of unknown origin discovered in desert rocks have been documented in a new study. In the desert regions of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, researchers have discovered unusual structures that are likely the result of activity…
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Baffling Scientists: “Strange” Million-Year-Old Rock Tunnels Found in Africa
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Mapping the Next Disaster: Deep Underwater Discovery Unlocks Hidden Seismic Hazards
ROVs offer fresh perspectives on the ancient history of the ocean. Marine and coastal geoscience are essential for understanding both ancient and modern geological processes, assessing offshore and coastal hazards, and studying the impacts of…
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NASA Sounds Alarm As Sea Ice Reaches Historic Lows Globally
Arctic winter sea ice reached its lowest extent on record at its annual peak on March 22, 2025, while global ice coverage also hit a record low in mid-February. On March 22, 2025, Arctic sea ice reached its lowest winter maximum on record,…
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Wildflowers Are Blooming – And NASA Just Got the Best View
NASA scientists are using space-based imaging technology to unlock the hidden world of flowers. By tracking wildflower blooms across California nature preserves using advanced spectrometers, researchers are uncovering how flower color and timing…
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Arctic Alarm: Thinning Ice Could Tip Global Ocean Currents Into Chaos
A major ocean current in the Arctic, the Beaufort Gyre, is changing rapidly due to climate warming—and this could trigger a chain reaction that disrupts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the system behind the Gulf Stream….
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Arctic Winter Sea Extent Hits a Record Low This Season
Every year, the Arctic freezes. The sea ice of the Arctic reaches its maximum extent every year in March, and then as the season changes to spring, it begins to melt to its minimum about six months later. For…
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NASA’s SWOT Satellite Just Revealed Thousands of Hidden Mountains Beneath the Ocean
We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a groundbreaking satellite called SWOT to map the seafloor in unprecedented detail. This space-based data reveals hidden…
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Ultra-Deep Drilling Reveals Mysteries of Devastating Japan Tsunami
Cornell-led researchers drilled 7 km deep into the Japan Trench to study the fault behind the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, uncovering key insights into earthquake mechanics and tsunami risks. A team of international marine researchers, guided by…
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Earth’s Lost Timeline: Rusty Rocks Reveal Billion-Year-Old Secrets
In a new paper, Jordan Jensen and Alexis Ault introduce a new forensic tool designed to enhance our understanding of how unconformities form. Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the world. Some are magnetic, while others rust when…
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Vanishing Water Mystery: Scientists Uncover Why the Colorado River Is Running Dry
Dry spring weather is causing plants to use more snowmelt, reducing Colorado River streamflow. This explains why runoff predictions have missed the mark since 2000, highlighting the need to improve forecasts by factoring in spring rainfall. The…
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