Earth cross section showing the classic distinction between crust, mantle and core. But new research shows Earth's structure is far more complicated and may change over time. Analyzing an unusual ...

The internal, infernal machinations of our planet may be way more complex than we suspected. A new, detailed probe of Earth's heart reveals that the rotating inner core doesn't just change in rotation ...

Earth’s magnetic field is quietly, steadily changing, and the shift is no longer just an abstract concern for geophysicists.

Earth has never stood still. Over its 4.5 billion years of history, our planet has been reshaped by different cataclysms and climate shifts. The atmosphere went through several changes, oceans froze ...

NASA’s Earth-observing satellites provide societally important data and demonstrate transformative applications. The need for more data and better scientific information on Earth’s interacting systems ...

This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to explore climate change. In this Spotlight Earth episode, you will explore the real-world impacts of climate change, from melting ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Human activity is reshaping life on Earth in profound and alarming ...

As the year gets underway, something important happens quietly in space while life on Earth carries on as usual. Our planet ...