Geology

Mar. 8, 2026

Scientists Discover Unexpected Signs of Ancient Life in Deep-Water Sediments

Wrinkle structures found in ancient turbidite deposits suggest chemosynthetic microbes thrived in the dark depths of an ancient ocean.

Mar. 6, 2026

4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Crashes Into Georgia Man's Home

The McDonough Meteorite is 20 million years older than Earth itself.

Mar. 6, 2026

Fossil Reveals Tyrannosaurus Hunting Tactics

Embedded tooth in Edmontosaurus skull offers rare insight into dinosaur predator-prey interactions.

Mar. 4, 2026

The Puzzle of the Pimpled Prairie Persists

Cascade PBS explores the enduring mystery of the Mima Mounds near Olympia, Washington.

Mar. 4, 2026

New Theory Claims Missouri Lakes Hid Evidence of Ancient Giants

YouTube channel alleges man-made lakes were created to cover up remains of large humanoid skeletons.

Mar. 3, 2026

Green River Mystery: How a River Appears to Flow Uphill Through Utah Mountains

Geologists have solved the long-standing puzzle of the Green River's unusual path through the Uinta Mountains.

Mar. 2, 2026

Triceratops Skeleton to Be Auctioned After Decades in Museum

The 17-foot-long fossil, dubbed "Trey," has a pre-auction estimate of $4.5 million to $5.5 million.

Mar. 2, 2026

Triceratops Skeleton 'Trey' Heads to Auction as Dinosaur Market Booms

The 17-foot-long fossil, on display at a Wyoming museum for decades, could fetch up to $5.5 million.

Mar. 2, 2026

Triceratops Skeleton 'Trey' Heads to Auction as Dinosaur Market Booms

The 17-foot-long fossil, on display at a Wyoming museum for decades, is expected to fetch $4.5 million to $5.5 million.

Feb. 28, 2026

Travertine Quarries Provide Stone for New Generation of Temples

Quarries that supplied stone for ancient Roman landmarks now carving rock for modern religious buildings worldwide.

Feb. 27, 2026

New Spinosaurus Species to Debut at Chicago Children's Museum

Rare inland discovery of the large, fish-eating dinosaur to be showcased

Feb. 27, 2026

Scientists Retrieve Massive Antarctic Core Sample to Study Climate Change

The 750-foot sediment core provides an unprecedented look at the Earth's climate history.

Feb. 26, 2026

Tiny Dinosaur Fossil Upends Prehistoric History

Newly discovered 90-million-year-old fossil provides "missing link" for mysterious group of bird-like dinosaurs

Feb. 26, 2026

Pioneering Mining Simulation Professor John Roman Sturgul Dies at 86

Emeritus professor from University of Adelaide was globally renowned for advancing mining engineering through simulation and animation.

Feb. 25, 2026

Massive Atlantic Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off Nantucket

The newly confirmed undersea reservoir could hold enough freshwater to supply a major city for centuries.

Feb. 25, 2026

Dateline Identifies Large Carbonatite Targets at Colosseum Project

Geophysical surveys and drilling confirm rare earth potential of California project

Feb. 25, 2026

Exploration Confirms Extensive Tungsten System at Dutch Mountain

Infrastructure Hub Provides Accelerated Development Pathway for Critical Mineral Project

Feb. 24, 2026

Massive Rift Splitting Africa, May Form Earth's Sixth Ocean

Scientists say the rift in northeast Ethiopia could lead to the continent splitting in two over the next few million years.

Feb. 24, 2026

Chicago Paleontologist Uncovers New Spinosaurus Species in Sahara

The fish-eating dinosaur had a dramatic sword-like crest and powerful claws.

Feb. 24, 2026

Gaps Found in Historical Record of Geomagnetic Reversals

New analysis identifies periods when geomagnetic reversals were likely missed in the past.