Earth Science & Climate

Is There a 9th Continent? The Case for Zealandia

How to Survive a Black Hole (Theoretically)

What Is Soapstone? Its Composition, Characteristics, and Uses

Are Fogs Clouds? The Science Behind Their Formation

Is Mars Older Than Earth? A Look at Their Geological Ages

What Is Blue Aventurine? Its Properties and Uses

How Were the San Juan Islands Formed?

What Is a Weather System and How Does It Work?

Do Planets Flicker in the Night Sky?

Which Stars Are Hotter and Brighter Than the Sun?

Where Is Aventurine Found? Major Sources and Geology

What Is Cosmic Dust and Where Does It Come From?

What Causes Reverse Faults? The Role of Compressional Stress

When Can You See the Strawberry Moon?

What Color Is Nephrite? From Green to White and Beyond

What Is a 100-Year Flood Zone?

Can You Swim in a Tsunami? The Science Says No

What Does a Whirlpool Look Like Underwater?

How Hard Is Spinel on the Mohs Scale?

Is the Ground Positive or Negative?