Earth plunged into one of the most extreme climate events in its history. In several stages, the planet became a giant ...

No one expects to see trees that look like jewels in the high desert of Arizona. But that’s exactly what visitors find in the ...

Researchers say they have finally uncovered the mysterious origins of one of our favorite carbs: the humble potato.

For much of the planet’s recent geological history, ice ages came and went every 41,000 years. Then, during a period ...

On Tuesday, Earth is projected for one of its shortest days since record-keeping began more than 50 years ago.

An ice core that may be older than 1.5 million years has arrived in the UK where scientists will melt it to unlock vital ...