Why build pyramids in the desert? A centuries-old puzzle may be answered by the slow wandering of...
Geology
Read Earth’s history in stone, from the movement of continents and formation of mountains to fossils, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, and the landscapes surrounding us. These histories reveal a planet continually remade across immense spans of time.
Rapanui people used rock gardens to grow much of their food. Introduction Conventional wisdom holds that the...
Researchers think they’re getting warmer. By Anne N. ConnorSenior Science WriterThe Johns Hopkins University Introduction Hot, bubbling...
Geological phenomena and natural cycles can drastically alter the Earth’s physical attributes. Introduction Many dramatic changes to...
The variety of magma types make for a geological paradise. Over millions of years, the Earth’s upper...
The name “Pangaea” is derived from Ancient Greek pan (“all, entire, whole”) and Gaia or Gaea. Introduction...
The name Amazon is said to arise from a war Francisco de Orellana fought with the Tapuyas...
Before 1866, people could wade across the Mississippi River. Looking Back at History By Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt,...
Today most societies take the A.D. time system for granted. That wasn’t always the case, and it’s...
Earth is currently in an interglacial period—the Holocene. Introduction An ice age is a long period of reduction in...
The Earth has had at least five major ice ages, and humans showed up in time for...
Satyrs are frequently depicted causing havoc by attacking women and performing lewd tricks with wine cups. Introduction...
Geology studies both ancient and modern environments. Based on research, geology plays a significant role in helping...
The Spanish conquered and stripped cultures of anything valuable, melting down objects of gold and silver. Introduction...
All of the housing built for government job-creation programs of the New Deal was segregated. For many...
Just as in modern literature, it is a complex and rich field of study, from the utterly...
Sleep Apnea, also known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common sleep-related disorder occurring when your...
There is a place that we can go to learn more about the past of our own...
To determine the ages in years of Earth materials and the timing of geologic events, geologists utilize...
The name Antarctica comes from the Greek antarktikos, meaning “opposite to the Arctic.” Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A....
Inventors have been advancing solar technology for more than a century and a half. By Elizabeth Chu...
The Earth is a giant magnet because its core is solid iron, and swirling around it is...
The geological history of the Earth can be broadly classified into two periods: the Precambrian supereon and...
The Earth has been through many changes during its existence. Introduction Modern geologists and geophysicists consider the...
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world. Introduction We should start this post with...
John Wesley Powell’s expedition opened the West. He then devoted his life to protecting it. In May...
Looking at the Precambrian and Phanerozoic Eons. Introduction The geological history of Earth follows the major events...
The Grand Canyon was once a place to avoid. Now it’s a high-traffic marvel. Few sights are...
India’s Mawmluh Cave, home of the reference stalagmite for the newly named age. Abhijeet Khedgikar/Shutterstock.com 2018 brought...
Tikal Mayan ruins in Guatemala. Credit – chensiyuan, WIkimedia Commons Geology relates to interdisciplinary or seemingly unconnected topics,...