geology
Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land
The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.
Chinese Desert Researcher Receives Humboldt Research Award
Dr. Yang Xiaoping was recognized for his research on environmental evolution and human activity in arid areas, among others.
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow, Even For Continents
Scientists have revealed that continents break up in two phases: slow at first, before suddenly speeding up.
What Sustains The Earth’s Magnetic Field?
Researchers have shed light on how heat is conducted by the inner and outer cores of the Earth to create its protective magnetic field.
Earthquake? Crowdsourcing App MyShake Will Warn You In Advance.
MyShake is a free app for Android phones that has the ability to recognize earthquake shaking using the sensors in every smartphone.
It’s A Young World After All… It’s A Young, Young World
By simulating the Earth's core conditions, researchers have shown that the core could be younger than 0.7 billion years old.
Space Dust Reveals Earth’s Ancient Atmosphere
By analyzing fossil micrometeorites, or space dust, scientists can turn back time to 2.7 billion years ago.
Geologist Wins Khwarizmi International Award
Professor Zhao Guochun from the University of Hong Kong is the first ever geologist to receive this award in recognition of his significant scientific achievements.
Six Facts About The 2015 Nepal Earthquake
Here are six facts about the Nepal earthquake which has already claimed 4,300 lives and left more than 8,500 injured.
