Geology
You could have been a mountain climber 12 million years ago
By: William Atkins
A U.S.-German study has shown that mountains in the western United States formed much earlier than once thought by geologists--specifically about 12 million years ago, approximately 9 or 10 million years earlier than previous research had shown.
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By: William Atkins
A U.S.-German study has shown that mountains in the western United States formed much earlier than once thought by geologists--specifically about 12 million years ago, approximately 9 or 10 million years earlier than previous research had shown.
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First Mercury flyby by MESSENGER shows past lava flows
By: William Atkins
Scientists with the NASA MESSENGER mission announced that the first image back from Mercury indicate the presence of solidified lava flows on the planet’s surface. Such discoveries are very important in unraveling its geological history.
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By: William Atkins
Scientists with the NASA MESSENGER mission announced that the first image back from Mercury indicate the presence of solidified lava flows on the planet’s surface. Such discoveries are very important in unraveling its geological history.
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U.S. presidential candidates and positions on Space, Science
By: William Atkins
The citizens of the United States are in the midst of its election of a new president in 2008. Their responses to the topics of space, science, and education say much about their campaigns and how they will direct the country.
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By: William Atkins
The citizens of the United States are in the midst of its election of a new president in 2008. Their responses to the topics of space, science, and education say much about their campaigns and how they will direct the country.
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Mars rover Spirit makes important “life” find, now scrambling for its own life
By: William Atkins
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
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By: William Atkins
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
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World study: if American, ancestors walked Bering land bridge
By: William Atkins
Genetic data shows that about 12,000 years ago eastern Asian peoples walked over the Bering Strait land bridge that temporarily connected Siberia and North America.
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By: William Atkins
Genetic data shows that about 12,000 years ago eastern Asian peoples walked over the Bering Strait land bridge that temporarily connected Siberia and North America.
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Diamonds are forever; well, at least 4.25 billion years
By: William Atkins
Australian and German geologists have found the oldest diamonds ever discovered in the Earth. The 4.25 billion old diamonds were found in Western Australia. The valuable find could help scientists learn more about Earth’s past, which is thought to extend back for 4.5 billion years.
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By: William Atkins
Australian and German geologists have found the oldest diamonds ever discovered in the Earth. The 4.25 billion old diamonds were found in Western Australia. The valuable find could help scientists learn more about Earth’s past, which is thought to extend back for 4.5 billion years.
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Sharp eyes of geologist find meteorite debris from Sudbury crater in Minnesota
By: William Atkins
The Sudbury Basin is the site of the second-oldest and second-largest impact crater ever found on the Earth. A U.S. geologist has just discovered debris in Minnesota from the impact of the meteorite about 500 miles away in Ontario, Canada.
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By: William Atkins
The Sudbury Basin is the site of the second-oldest and second-largest impact crater ever found on the Earth. A U.S. geologist has just discovered debris in Minnesota from the impact of the meteorite about 500 miles away in Ontario, Canada.
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Homestake Gold Mine in Dakota Black Hills selected as next national laboratory
By: William Atkins
On July 10, 2007, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) chose the abandoned Homestake gold mine in South Dakota as the location for its newest national underground laboratory—for the study of the evolution and characteristics of the universe.
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By: William Atkins
On July 10, 2007, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) chose the abandoned Homestake gold mine in South Dakota as the location for its newest national underground laboratory—for the study of the evolution and characteristics of the universe.
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Who says size doesn’t matter: Earth is 0.2 inches shorter
By: William Atkins
German researchers have measured the Earth’s diameter to be 0.2 inches (5 millimeters) shorter than the previous measurement. Such preciseness is important for ground and space measurements such as with global warming.
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By: William Atkins
German researchers have measured the Earth’s diameter to be 0.2 inches (5 millimeters) shorter than the previous measurement. Such preciseness is important for ground and space measurements such as with global warming.
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Ancient DNA finds Greenland's past a land of trees and butterflies
By: William Atkins
With over 80% of Greenland a massive ice cap, it seems unlikely but a Danish scientist has discovered that between 450,000 and 800,000 years ago Greenland was the home to a green forest full of plants, trees, and insects.
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By: William Atkins
With over 80% of Greenland a massive ice cap, it seems unlikely but a Danish scientist has discovered that between 450,000 and 800,000 years ago Greenland was the home to a green forest full of plants, trees, and insects.
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Enceladus geysers might be from plate friction, not erupting ice
By: William Atkins
Two independent studies on Saturn's moon Enceladus show that geyser formation may be due to ice plates grinding together to produce eruptions of vapor into the atmosphere.
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By: William Atkins
Two independent studies on Saturn's moon Enceladus show that geyser formation may be due to ice plates grinding together to produce eruptions of vapor into the atmosphere.
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385-million-year-old fossil reveals first tree
By: William Atkins
British scientists have discovered a 385 myo fossil that contains a fern-like frond that shows the tree was about eight meters (26 feet) tall. It is the oldest known tree based on fossil records.
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By: William Atkins
British scientists have discovered a 385 myo fossil that contains a fern-like frond that shows the tree was about eight meters (26 feet) tall. It is the oldest known tree based on fossil records.
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Granddaddy of all crustal rock found in Greenland
By: William Atkins
Scientists find 3.8 billion year old rocks that were part of the Earth’s early crust on the Isua Greenstone Belt in Greenland.
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By: William Atkins
Scientists find 3.8 billion year old rocks that were part of the Earth’s early crust on the Isua Greenstone Belt in Greenland.
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First probe beneath Mars surface finds water ice
By: William Atkins
Using a ground-penetrating instrument for the first time, Mars Express scientists conclude nearly pure water ice, laced with dust particles, exist almost 4 kilometers under the frozen surface of Mars' South Pole.
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By: William Atkins
Using a ground-penetrating instrument for the first time, Mars Express scientists conclude nearly pure water ice, laced with dust particles, exist almost 4 kilometers under the frozen surface of Mars' South Pole.
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Silent earthquake: TREMOR!!!
By: William Atkins
Scientists have just verified that soft rumbling sounds heard by seismic equipment come from two tectonic plates sliding across each other. Such an early warning system could predict earthquakes in the future.
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By: William Atkins
Scientists have just verified that soft rumbling sounds heard by seismic equipment come from two tectonic plates sliding across each other. Such an early warning system could predict earthquakes in the future.
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OneGeology: We are the world, geologically speaking
By: William Atkins
Geologists begin this week, March 12-16, 2007, an ambitious project to develop the first geological map of the world.
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By: William Atkins
Geologists begin this week, March 12-16, 2007, an ambitious project to develop the first geological map of the world.
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New Indonesian tactic may not halt mud flow - scientist
By: Posted by Peter Dinham
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By: Posted by Peter Dinham
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian plans to plug a mud volcano that has displaced more than 10,000 people by dropping clusters of concrete balls into it is unlikely to stop the flow, a Japanese scientist said on Tuesday.
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Archaeologists find rare wooden statue in Egypt
By: Posted by Peter Dinham
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By: Posted by Peter Dinham
CAIRO (Reuters) - A rare double wooden statue of an ancient Egyptian scribe and his wife has been found in their tomb south of Cairo, Egypt's chief archaeologist said on Monday.
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