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Earth's history is a roller-coaster of climate fluctuations, of relative warmth giving way to frozen periods of glaciation before rising up again to the more temperate climes we experience today. The Getz Ice Shelf in Antarctica. (Jeremy Harbeck/NASA) What triggers these periods of glaciation – aka Quaternary ice ages, which punctuate the much longer Quaternary glaciation

The Cretaceous is the third and last Period of the Mesozoic Era geological period that lasted from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago. It was a geologic period with a relatively warm climate, culminating in high eustatic ocean levels that formed many shallow inland water bodies. The Earth was without ice, and forests extended to the poles. Oceans and water bodies were inhabited by no

In a breathtaking encounter that has captured the world’s attention, a British research vessel has crossed paths with the largest iceberg on Earth. This monumental ice formation, known as A23a, has been drifting through Antarctic waters for decades, serving as a silent sentinel of the continent’s changing climate The Giant Awakens A23a, a colossal ice mass three times the size of New Yor

Aurora borealis over Canada, as seen from the International Space Station in 2017. The spectacular display is caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.Credit...JSC/NASA The north magnetic pole is restless. Distinct from the geographic North Pole, where all the lines of longitude meet at the top of the world, the magnetic pole is the point that a compass

Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have unveiled a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that could offer a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Unlike traditional plastics, this new material dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with essential nutrients. A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics Traditional

Nestled within the expansive Loess Plateau in north-central China, the Pinglu Rift Valley stands as a testament to the Earth’s dynamic geological history. Encompassing an area of approximately 400,000 square kilometers, this remarkable feature is a striking example of the Earth’s ever-evolving crust, shaped by forces deep within our planet. The rift valley, characterized by its long and nar