Crushed space rocks hint at exoplanets’ early atmospheric makeup
Burning bits of ground-up meteorites may tell scientists what exoplanets’ early atmospheres are made of....
A global assessment of the impact of groundwater on ocean chemistry is important for understanding the weathering of rocks and its effects on climate — ScienceDaily
An invisible flow of groundwater seeps into the ocean along coastlines all over the world....
Warmer Climates Speed Breakdown of Rocks
Wetter and warmer climates accelerate mechanical rock weathering, according to new research. Findings...
Glacier-dwelling bacteria thrive on chemical energy derived from rocks and water
Portage Glacier (right), Burns Glacier (center), and Shakespeare Glacier (left) in Southcentral Alaska, seen from...
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth
This graphic simulation image provided by China National Space Administration shows the orbiter and returner...
Several billion-year-old rocks tell the story of the planet’s transition from alien landscape to one of continents, oceans, and ultimately life — ScienceDaily
A new study from scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and...
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth
In this China National Space Administration (CNSA) photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a simulated...
China is about to collect the first moon rocks since the 1970s
For the first time in almost half a century, scientists are going to get their...
New Insights from the Magnetic Properties of Fault Rocks
Only a small volume of Earth’s crust is comprised of fault zones, but...
Wood filters, hot rocks, and seven other ways to purify water in the wild
A method for every occasion and level of emergency. (Tim MacWelch/)This story was originally featured...