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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
Science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
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World news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Extremely Rare Video Shows the Earth Being Violently Torn Apart During an Earthquake

A historic video of a surface fault rupture from Myanmar's recent earthquake provides new insights into seismic activity.
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fromeuronews
4 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.
World news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Extremely Rare Video Shows the Earth Being Violently Torn Apart During an Earthquake

A historic video of a surface fault rupture from Myanmar's recent earthquake provides new insights into seismic activity.
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fromeuronews
4 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earthquake rocks city near supervolcano as fears of eruption return

An earthquake in Idaho near Yellowstone raises concerns about a possible volcanic eruption.
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#tectonic-plates
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

REVEALED: The hidden force tearing one of Eath's continents apart

The East African Rift System is causing the continent to slowly split due to tectonic plate movements and a superplume beneath the surface.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.
World news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists GOBSMACKED by footage of Earth rupturing during earthquake

The recent earthquake in Myanmar was captured on video, showing unprecedented ground movement along a tectonic fault line.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

REVEALED: The hidden force tearing one of Eath's continents apart

The East African Rift System is causing the continent to slowly split due to tectonic plate movements and a superplume beneath the surface.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.
World news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists GOBSMACKED by footage of Earth rupturing during earthquake

The recent earthquake in Myanmar was captured on video, showing unprecedented ground movement along a tectonic fault line.
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fromwww.livescience.com
2 weeks ago

Huge Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Could Power Earth for 170,000 Years

Hydrogen reservoirs may be abundant globally, potentially accelerating the energy transition.
Understanding the formation of hydrogen reservoirs is essential for extraction efforts.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

World's largest gold deposit found - and it could be worth $80 billion

A supergiant gold deposit, possibly containing 1,000 tonnes of gold, has been discovered in Hunan, China, worth over $80 billion.
OMG science
fromwww.livescience.com
2 weeks ago

Huge Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Could Power Earth for 170,000 Years

Hydrogen reservoirs may be abundant globally, potentially accelerating the energy transition.
Understanding the formation of hydrogen reservoirs is essential for extraction efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
6 months ago

World's largest gold deposit found - and it could be worth $80 billion

A supergiant gold deposit, possibly containing 1,000 tonnes of gold, has been discovered in Hunan, China, worth over $80 billion.
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#colonialism
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
London food

"A Site of Destruction, a Site of Opportunity": In Conversation With Kabage Karanja and Kathryn Yusoff, Curators of the British Pavilion

fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
London food

"A Site of Destruction, a Site of Opportunity": In Conversation With Kabage Karanja and Kathryn Yusoff, Curators of the British Pavilion

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History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
more#natural-disasters
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago

Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption reshaped US volcanic monitoring and preparedness after its catastrophic impact.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Geology of Britannic Repair: UK Pavilion Explores Reparation and Renewal at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

The exhibition 'GBR - Geology of Britannic Repair' represents UK's participation at the 2025 Venice Biennale, exploring themes of reparation and renewal.
London food
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Diamond hunters swarm US park to unearth pricey precious gems - that visitors are allowed to keep

The Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a unique experience where visitors can legally mine for diamonds, making it the only place in the world to do so.
DC food
#planetary-science
Science
fromTheregister
3 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
Science
fromTheregister
3 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
more#planetary-science
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Say Something Is Corking the Yellowstone Supervolcano

A magma cap acts as a barrier, preventing a potential supervolcano eruption in Yellowstone.
A study shows a volatile-rich layer beneath Yellowstone is inhibiting gas buildup and pressure release.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

One of the world's richest lithium deposits began inside a mega-volcano

Lithium deposits in a volcanic caldera are significant for clean energy technologies.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Say Something Is Corking the Yellowstone Supervolcano

A magma cap acts as a barrier, preventing a potential supervolcano eruption in Yellowstone.
A study shows a volatile-rich layer beneath Yellowstone is inhibiting gas buildup and pressure release.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

One of the world's richest lithium deposits began inside a mega-volcano

Lithium deposits in a volcanic caldera are significant for clean energy technologies.
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#climate-change
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Did the snowball Earth give complex life a boost?

Radical environmental shifts influenced the evolution of life, with nutrient availability playing a crucial role between the Cryogenic period and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge

Two significant holes have appeared in Surrey, prompting evacuations and raising concerns over structural integrity and possible geological risks.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Did the snowball Earth give complex life a boost?

Radical environmental shifts influenced the evolution of life, with nutrient availability playing a crucial role between the Cryogenic period and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge

Two significant holes have appeared in Surrey, prompting evacuations and raising concerns over structural integrity and possible geological risks.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
more#climate-change
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

This week in Oakland: The East Oakland Vocal Festival, and a public memorial for D'Wayne Wiggins

Community events in Oakland include a musical festival, a geologist-led nature walk, and a tribute to D'Wayne Wiggins.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

8 Geologic Wonders of Oregon to Visit

Oregon's geology showcases a blend of enormous lava flows, Ice Age megafloods, and volcanic eruptions, making it a paradise for geology enthusiasts.
Portland
#astrobiology
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Discovery suggests Mars WAS habitable billions of years ago

Evidence suggests Mars was once habitable due to carbon cycles supporting liquid water.
Siderite discovery may reshape our understanding of Martian geology and life potential.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
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World politics
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

What the World Will Look Like in 250 Million Years: Mapping the Distant Future

Continents have a history of breaking apart and reuniting, with Pangea being the eleventh supercontinent in Earth's long geological timeline.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This California cave is finally reopening. Here's how to explore the underground wonder

The Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park reopens this summer after a four-year closure, offering guided tours of its unique mineral formations and geology.
SF parents
#ancient-life
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
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#nasa
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mars Rock Covered in Egg-Like Spheres

NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered unusual spherules on Mars, stirring scientific curiosity about their formation and composition.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mars Rock Covered in Egg-Like Spheres

NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered unusual spherules on Mars, stirring scientific curiosity about their formation and composition.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Government's Rock Librarian

"Being a geologist, you can do a lot of different things in oil or mining or academia, but I always liked the idea of doing science motivated by what the public wants."
Women in technology
fromBig Think
2 months ago

5 books that changed our understanding of the origin of life

The traditional answer held by many religions is that life requires a divine spark to get going. These takes often argue that life was created fully formed.
OMG science
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Remembering Richard E. Goodman, UC Berkeley professor emeritus, pioneer of rock mechanics, founder of Berkeley Opera

Goodman was a vibrant figure who blended music with a successful academic career in geological engineering, inspiring students and colleagues around the globe.
Berlin music
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

25 Entertaining Things For Anyone Who Needs Some Excitement In Their Life

Geode science kits and forest-themed board games provide engaging, nostalgic experiences for individuals and families.
London
fromNature
3 months ago

Lhasas rocks reveal a birthplace Down Under

Granite in southern Tibet is sourced from Australia, not India as previously believed.
#mars
Science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Gulf of Mars: Rover finds evidence of 'vacation-style' beaches on Mars

Mars once had sandy beaches and a habitable environment, supported by data from the Zhurong rover.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

Edge of Mars' great dichotomy eroded back by hundreds of kilometers

Mars experienced significant erosion, leaving behind only remnant mounds across a vast area.
Evidence points to an extensive water-driven geological history early in Mars's development.
Science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Gulf of Mars: Rover finds evidence of 'vacation-style' beaches on Mars

Mars once had sandy beaches and a habitable environment, supported by data from the Zhurong rover.
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#nature
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists make shocking discovery at the bottom of the Red Sea

Brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba provide a unique scientific resource, revealing insights into early Earth conditions and historical geological events.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

Urgent evacuations in Godstone illustrate serious dangers posed by sinkholes, especially in urban settings.
Sinkholes form due to natural and human-induced factors, and certain areas are particularly prone to their occurrence.
#earth-science
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
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OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

California's geological landscape is undergoing significant changes as dense rocks detach and sink into the mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

California's geological landscape is undergoing significant changes as dense rocks detach and sink into the mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada.
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Science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won't go boom

The molten material beneath Yellowstone is not concentrated enough to enable large eruptions.
#kilauea
Travel
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
Travel
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Word Game: Dec. 25, 2024

The word "xenolith" refers to a fragment of a rock that is found within another type of rock, indicating the diverse geological processes at play.
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