Live Science Plus
Latest about Planet Earth
Parts of Arizona are being sucked dry, with areas of land sinking 6 inches per year, satellite data reveals
Groundwater extraction has caused parts of the Willcox Basin to subside by up to 12 feet since the 1950s. New research reveals that some areas sunk by 3 feet in just 4 years.
Underwater volcano off Oregon coast likely won't erupt until mid-to-late 2026
Researchers thought that Axial Seamount might erupt in 2025, but recent data suggest the underwater volcano could take a bit longer to blow its top.
Gold and gems quiz: What do you know about sparkly treasures made by nature?
Think you know a lot about jewels? Can you make this whole quiz shimmer?
Extreme 'paradise' volcano in Costa Rica is like a piece of ancient Mars on our doorstep
Earth from space A 2025 satellite photo captures the stark contrast between the barren Poás volcano and the surrounding Costa Rican jungle. The volcano's super-acidic lake provides the perfect analog for studying how hardy microbes may have emerged on Mars billions of years ago.
Breakup of ancient supercontinent Nuna created 'incubators' for complex life, study finds
Ancient supercontinent Nuna's breakup around 1.5 billion years ago set off a chain of events that made Earth more habitable, new research suggests.
Why do European cities have milder winters than those in North America, despite being at the same latitude?
London is at the same latitude as Calgary, Alberta. So why is the Canadian city about 15 degrees Fahrenheit (8.3 degrees Celsius) cooler in January?
Triple Divide Peak: Montana's unique liquid 'crossroads' where water can flow into three oceans
Triple Divide Peak in Montana is the only place on Earth where water can flow into one of three different oceans, according to some definitions.
Global warming is forcing Earth's systems toward 'doom loop' tipping points. Can we avoid them?
Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences. Here's everything you need to know about these "points of no return."
It's official: The world will speed past 1.5 C climate threshold in the next decade, UN says
The UNEP's 2025 Emissions Gap report has found that global average temperatures will exceed 1.5 C (2.7 F) before 2035 — and this just days before the COP30 climate summit kicks off in Brazil.
6 million-year-old ice discovered in Antarctica shatters records — and there's ancient air trapped inside
Researchers have found 6 million-year-old ice in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica and say the oldest-of-its-kind sample offers an unprecedented view into Earth's ancient climate.
