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A stunning composite image, made up of three years' worth of satellite photos, shows the ancient lava of Libya's Haruj ...

A new way of measuring structures deep inside Earth has highlighted numerous previously unknown blobs within our planet's ...

Researchers have unveiled new findings that reshape our understanding of the Moon's formation and Earth's early hydration.

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Crucial to all life on Earth, the 15th element of phosphorus remains a real puzzle for astronomers. Specialized space ...

A collection of Martian rocks could reveal details about potential past life on the Red Planet – but first NASA has to get ...

Earth’s magnetic north is not static. Like an anchorless buoy pushed by ocean waves, the magnetic field is constantly on the move as liquid iron sloshes around in the planet’s outer core.

A new research reveals hidden 'sunken worlds' in Earth's mantle, offering clues about ancient crust and tectonic mysteries.