The magnetized rocks of Earth's crust and mantle, also known as the upper lithosphere, accounts for generating 6 percent of ...

Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, far beyond the reach of sunlight, life finds a surprising source of energy. A new study ...

Global experts discuss the potential of natural hydrogen as a clean energy resource, attracting interest from governments and ...

Earthquakes crack rocks, releasing hydrogen and oxidants that power deep microbes without sunlight offering clues for life on ...

Earth Earth wouldn’t have ice caps without eroding rocks and quiet volcanoes. Throughout Earth's history, ice caps have been very rare, but a model of the past 420 million years suggests an ...

The world's oldest rocks are spread across the globe and paint a picture of Earth's turbulent early history. Here are some of the most notable and important formations scientists have discovered.

On Wednesday, Sotheby’s will auction off a chunk of rock believed to have originated on Mars for an anticipated 2 to 4 ...

A chunk of the Martian surface that made an unlikely voyage to Earth will be available to the highest bidder at Sotheby's ...

The largest Mars meteorite ever found on Earth was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday for $5.3 million.

By 4.35 billion years ago, Earth might have cooled down enough for the first crust to form and life to emerge.. However, very little is known about this early chapter in Earth's history, as rocks ...

Vast deposits of naturally occurring hydrogen hold promise for a green future. However, policies need to be enacted for the ...