Geology Science

An extremely large earthquake has occurred in the southeast of Turkey, near the border with Syria.

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.

Fossils might give a good image of what dinosaurs looked like, but they can also teach scientists what they sounded like.

In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study in Scientific Reports from INSTAAR postdoc Matthias Troch suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against its limits soon.

Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi is the largest known species of the Amphisbaenia group, with a skull length of over five centimeters.

New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past.

Wings may be the obvious choice when studying the connection between dinosaurs and birds, but a pair of Yale paleontologists prefer drumsticks.?

Mystical Apple Crater, nature’s hidden wonder in Iceland! ???? @matt.lambley ??Raueaskál, better known as the Apple Crater, is a colorful crater close to the Hekla Volcano; the hike is easy and can be done in less than an hour!?? @iceland.explore ?? Apple Crater, Iceland #geology #science #iceland #apple #crater #volcano #eruption #earth #nature #planet

Almost 24 hours have passed since the 7th Sundhnúkagígar?ein eruption started, and the activity is visibly less compared to the first few hours. What began as a 3-kilometer-long fissure has now been isolated into three smaller craters. @h0rdur #geology #science #iceland #magma #lava #volcano #eruption #earth #nature #planet

Research led by the Universidad de Burgos has uncovered evidence suggesting Neanderthals engaged in collecting activities based on discoveries at the Prado Vargas Cave in Burgos, Spain.?