NASA has selected two Earth science missions for development, one focused on studying the atmosphere and the other on terrestrial ecosystems and ice.

The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) satellite is one of two next generation satellites selected by NASA to help ...

A UT San Antonio-led international research team has identified chitin, the primary organic component of modern crab shells ...

Scientists at the University of Southampton have uncovered evidence from ancient rocks that Earth's climate continued to ...

NASA selects STRIVE and EDGE missions to advance Earth science research, improve atmospheric and ecosystem monitoring, and support environmental and safety planning.

Earth froze over 717 million years ago. Ice crept down from the poles to the equator, and the dark subglacial seas suffocated ...

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Geology is about much more than rocks and minerals. Its faculty and students perform cutting-edge research on everything from how glaciers react ...

The Department of Earth and Climate Sciences added two new classes to their department this year. Professor Noel Heim began teaching Geology of National Parks in the fall of 2025 and Professor and ECS ...

Learn more about the department's name change from geological sciences to the Department of Earth Science, including the effect on degree names and curricula. The Department of Geological Sciences is ...

The study of Earth science isn’t just for students who are interested in how our planet works. It’s also for those who are passionate about addressing urgent global challenges such as climate change, ...