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Trippy 'biomass' snap reveals first detailed look at our planet's carbon stores
Earth from space The first false-color image from ESA's newly operational Biomass satellite shows off a unique perspective of the rainforests, grasslands and wetlands surrounding a winding river in Bolivia.
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspot
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts a long winter this Groundhog Day — but how much should we trust the prophetic rodent?
The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?
The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles — and geologists may finally have an explanation for it
Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.
Earth is 'missing' lighter elements. They may be hiding in its solid inner core.
These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts and more.
Life may have rebounded 'ridiculously fast' after the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact
After the asteroid smashed into Earth around 66 million years ago, it didn't take life that long to rebound, a new study finds.
Thousands of dams in the US are old, damaged and unable to cope with extreme weather. How bad is it?
Dams in the U.S. are showing signs of damage that are worsening with age and climate change. Could satellites help prioritize repairs amid budget and inspection constraints?
Critical moment when El Niño started to erode Russia's Arctic sea ice discovered
Scientists discover a tipping point that took place in 2000, where El Niño’s effect on sea ice loss in Siberia was amplified.
