Geological time, generally considered as a system of eras, periods and epochs materialized in rock strata, might actually follow a simple and unifying model. Indeed, a new study led by ...

In 1848, James Marshall was building a lumber mill in northern California for his employer, John Sutter. One January morning, ...

Markleeville, California stands as that rare Sierra Nevada jewel where your retirement dreams don’t require a tech mogul’s bank account. When most Californians hear “affordable living,” they typically ...

The appearance of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere was a turning point in the history of our planet, forever transforming the environment and setting the stage for complex life. This event, known as the ...

Mocoa now hosts three distinct high-grade cores, all open at depth and laterally, highlighting its scale and multi-centered ...

Ancient ocean grains show Earth’s carbon levels were far lower than expected during key evolutionary eras. The results challenge old theories of life’s rise and hint at patterns that could shape our ...

Emerging evidence suggests that plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than ...