Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth's mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades.

Elastic Rebound Theory This gradual accumulation and release of stress and strain is now referred to as the "elastic rebound ...

"The most convincing scenario is that most of the building blocks of Earth and Theia originated in the inner solar system.

Scientists have discovered that deep earthquake faults can heal themselves within hours, acting like “quick-set glue” after ...

The sun’s current 11-year activity cycle has already peaked—but extreme outbursts from our star may still be in store ...

The massive 2018 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai'i Island lasted for months, destroyed neighborhoods, and was associated ...

The ESA's Mars probe, TGO, captured the closest images ever of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, improving its trajectory ...

Astronomers say they spotted signs of a giant explosion releasing from a star beyond our solar system, one powerful enough to destroy a planet’s atmosphere.

From creation myths to political omens, different cultures have had vastly different interpretations of the dramatic natural ...