geophysics

Rethinking The Rise Of The Third Pole

Researchers from China have found that the Tibetan plateau—also known as the world’s Third Pole—rose to its current height much later than previously thought.

Unveiling The Mystery Behind Jupiter’s Auroras

The intense auroras on Jupiter are driven by sulfur gas given off by volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon, Io.

Diamond-Focused Laser Sheds Light On The Secret Of The Earth’s Core

Lasers shone through diamonds have revealed that crystallization of silicon dioxide at the core could explain the Earth’s magnetic field.

A (Laser) Shocking Way To Predict How Earth-Type Planets Form

Using a technique called laser shock, researchers in Japan have provided insights into how Earth-type planets form when giant asteroids collide.