Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...

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A recent study reveals the Himalayas' enduring strength stems not just from thick crust but from a rigid slice of Earth's mantle acting as a geologica ...

A 410-million-year-old fossil shows ancient lichens were shaping Earth’s surface long before forests took root.

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A remote mountain peak in Antarctica has stirred global attention thanks to its near-perfect pyramid shape. Tucked away in ...

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The beach walk to the viewing area offers its own rewards. The sand here is a treasure hunter’s paradise, scattered with unique shells, smoothed sea glass, and if luck is on your side, the occasional ...

The shoreline on the Outer Banks is disappearing faster than ever. But there's a way to fight it -- problem is it costs money ...