The geology of the ocean floor is truly spectacular — perhaps even more than land geology. Unfortunately, it's really hard to study.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Nov 28, 2025, 07:59am EST Map of the strength of the Earth's ...

Scientists modeled Europe's future if a key Atlantic current were to collapse and found that the continent faces a much drier future. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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A fast-expanding weak zone in Earth’s magnetic field is drawing the attention of scientists, satellite operators, and geomagnetic modelers worldwide. Known as the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), this ...

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For roughly 2 billion years of Earth's early history, the atmosphere contained no oxygen, the essential ingredient required ...

Some 4.6 billion years ago, Earth was nothing like the gentle blue planet we know today. Frequent and violent celestial impacts churned its surface and interior into a seething ocean of magma—an ...

Oceans hiding within the crusts of distant moons are tantalizing targets for scientists looking for life beyond Earth ...

Scientists have discovered that complex life began evolving much earlier than traditional models suggested. Using an expanded molecular clock approach, the team showed that crucial cellular features ...