October 2025/Kiel. The Southern Ocean around Antarctica plays a decisive role in the global carbon cycle – and thus in the climate system. This is supported by a new study involving the GEOMAR ...

For the first time, scientists have observed a subduction zone – the place where one tectonic plate dives beneath another – actively breaking apart. The research offers a rare, high-resolution look at ...

Earth's climate has fluctuated between cold and warm periods for millions of years. During the so-called "lukewarm interglacials"—warm phases between 800,000 and 430,000 years ago—atmospheric CO2 ...

NASA researchers have found new evidence that Saturn's ice moon Enceladus could possess the proper conditions to harbor life. The research, using data collected by previous space missions, suggests ...

A recent analysis of lunar samples reveals profound differences between its two sides, suggesting that the Moon's interior is not as uniform as previously thought. The Chinese Chang'e 6 mission ...

A continent the size of Greenland has been found buried deep beneath Southern Europe, reshaping how scientists understand the region’s geological history. The discovery—first detailed in a landmark ...

Earth is full of incredible places. Some rise high into the sky, while others sink deep below the surface. These extremes demonstrate the diversity and fascination of our planet. The highest point on ...

At O’Malley’s Pub in Weston, Missouri, you’ll need to descend into the earth to discover one of the Midwest’s most unique dining destinations – a genuine underground Irish pub serving a Reuben ...