A sweeping new study reveals that humanity has already pushed 60% of Earth’s land outside its safe biosphere zone, with 38% in a high-risk state. By analyzing centuries of data, researchers mapped how ...

Far from boring, this period saw the reorganization of deep Earth in manners that prepared the way for life to grow complex.

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This ...

This is the message of the sixth issue of the annual "State of the Climate" report. The report was prepared by an ...

Earth's systems are nearing tipping points that could plunge the planet into a "hothouse" regime — but there's still time to ...

Since the Industrial Revolution, the United States has warmed by roughly 2°F. As temperatures rise, climate change is ...

A new study shows how carbon from rivers and saltwater mixing control emissions. Protecting natural salinity can help manage ...

Earth has breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, with ocean acidification now in the danger zone. Rising CO2 levels are ...

A recent study reveals the Himalayas' enduring strength stems not just from thick crust but from a rigid slice of Earth's mantle acting as a geologica ...

New satellite data reveals Earth is absorbing more sunlight. The Northern Hemisphere is darkening faster than the Southern Hemisphere. This imbalance affects global weather patterns and climate ...