Nature

Earth’s oldest crystals suggest an early start for plate tectonics

Houchin and his colleagues studied dozens of zircon crystals from the Jack Hills in Western Australia. These are the oldest ...

Planet Earth Is in Critical Condition. These are the Steps the World Must Take to Change That

The Planetary Health Check is a key monitor of earth's vital signs—and will guide action for a more sustainable world.
Earth.com

Earth’s 'green center' is drifting, and climate change is pushing it

Earth’s green center has been drifting steadily for decades, reflecting a change in where vegetation grows most intensely.
USA Today

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth today. How to Watch

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on Friday, Dec. 19. The comet will pass within about 170 million miles of our planet and poses no danger. While not visible to the ...

10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day

For Earth Day on April 22, interesting facts including who invented it, why it's on that date, and how it turned into a ...
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NASA alerts Earth to asteroid that could be on a collision path

NASA’s latest alert about a near‑Earth asteroid has revived a familiar mix of anxiety and curiosity about what would happen if a space rock really were on a collision course with our planet. The ...