A fresh analysis of rocks from one of these periods, the Ediacaran (about 630-540 million years ago), aims to solve a ...

The historian’s “The Burning Earth” reframes 500 years of human history as an environmental story, and asks what it means to ...

A new study may have solved a magnetic field mystery contained in 550-million-year-old rocks.

Fungi’s evolutionary roots stretch far deeper than once believed — up to 1.4 billion years ago, long before plants or animals ...

Discover the fascinating history of Earth’s rings, which existed around 500 million years ago. This video explores the formation of these ancient rings and their impact on our planet's evolution. Join ...

Extinction rates are not spiraling upward as many believe, according to a large-scale study analyzing 500 years of data.

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ...

Throughout the history of life on Earth, countless biological dynasties have flourished and fallen away. Today, humans thrive through the power of our technology and cooperation, and 66 million years ...

Parasites have roamed the Earth for a long time. They were here before the dinosaurs: The oldest fossils are more than 500 ...

Everyone who has ever lived on Earth has been well-aware of the moon, but it turns out Earth also has some frequent temporary companions. These "quasi-moons" are small asteroids that enter into a kind ...