Earth is home, but it’s also full of surprises. Some of these facts might make you stop and say, “Wait, is that true?” Let’s ...

Your every breath serves as a reminder that the atmosphere of Earth is silently carrying out its function. Since air is ...

Ah, Earth. We may not think about our planet on a day-to-day basis, but the world we live in is a pretty interesting place. The third rock from the Sun—and to this day, the only one with known ...

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! Every year on April 22, people worldwide mobilize to address some of the most urgent threats facing our environment, from climate change to ...

A sample of rough zircon crystal on a white marble background from Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, Russia. It is humbling to think that the history of our planet can be locked inside something so small. The ...