Category: Earth Sciences

Imagine waking up in the morning, checking the weather forecast, and deciding whether to bring an umbrella or leave the jacket at home. Or perhaps you’ve had a trip ruined…

In the stillness of a summer afternoon in 1638, the ground beneath New England trembled with unexpected fury. Pots clanged. Trees swayed. Water sloshed violently from earthen vessels along the…

We’ve heard it time and again—if we’re serious about tackling climate change, we must cut carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. That’s the foundation. But what if that’s not enough? The reality…

About 66 million years ago, a cataclysmic event reshaped the trajectory of life on Earth. An asteroid, nearly the size of Mount Everest, slammed into what is now the Yucatán…

As the world grapples with the ever-encroaching effects of climate change, one of the most insidious impacts is the increasing thirst of our atmosphere. This phenomenon, referred to as “evaporative…

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs—those shimmering arteries that wind through our landscapes—do more than add beauty to our world. They are alive in the truest sense: flowing, cycling, and breathing.…

The vast expanse of the Arabian Desert, specifically the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali), is renowned today for its dry, arid, and inhospitable environment. However, this desert, now one of…

Seismology, the study of earthquakes and seismic waves, has come a long way in explaining the basic mechanics behind earthquakes. Scientists understand that earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing…

Earthquakes are some of the most powerful and unpredictable natural events on Earth. They are sudden and violent shaking of the ground that occurs when there is a release of…

An earthquake is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces, shaking the Earth’s surface with a tremendous force that can level cities, cause tsunamis, and change the landscape. The…

The Arctic has just recorded its weakest winter sea ice buildup in 47 years of satellite monitoring, a stark warning of the accelerating impact of climate change. According to data…

For decades, global climate models have predicted that the ocean surrounding Antarctica should be warming due to climate change. However, real-world data tells a different story—these waters have actually cooled…

Around 14,500 years ago, at the tail end of the last Ice Age, the Earth underwent one of the most dramatic climate shifts in recorded history. The event, known as…

The Earth’s climate is becoming increasingly sensitive to human actions, with recent studies revealing that global heating over the next millennium could exceed previous projections, primarily due to carbon cycle…

At the heart of South America lies a towering expanse of ancient ice—the glaciers of the Andes. For millennia, these majestic ice giants have quietly performed one of nature’s most…

When we hear the phrase greenhouse gas, most of us picture carbon dioxide (CO2). It’s the poster child of climate change, the gas we blame for rising temperatures and melting…

As the world races towards a cleaner, greener future, the demand for renewable energy technologies and energy storage systems is soaring. Wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs), and massive…

An international team of Earth scientists, hydrologists, chemists, and physicists has uncovered compelling evidence that significantly reshapes our understanding of ancient volcanic activity and its global impact. Their research points…

Greenland’s ice sheet, spanning over 1.7 million square kilometers, stands as the largest freshwater reservoir in the Northern Hemisphere. However, this colossal body of ice is undergoing a rapid transformation.…

A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) has shed new light on the Earth’s inner core, revealing unexpected changes near its surface. Published in…