March 2018

Crack in East African Rift Valley Is Evidence of Continent Splitting

Crack in East African Rift Valley Is Evidence of Continent Splitting. Great Rift Valley Map A large crack, stretchin…

'Baby' Tyrannosaur Fossil Unearthed in Montana

The Remains of What Is Likely a Juvenile T. Rex Were Discovered in Montana's Hell Creek Formation. The “fabulous”…

Scientists Say Mass Extinction Warning Signs Exist

The World's Last Male Northern White Rhinoceros, Has Died, Putting His Species On The Brink Of Extinction Mass…

Oldest Human Footprints In North America Found On Canadian Coast

On right–one tide cycle old, note the displacement rim. On left–fresh track not yet subjected to high tide. Also, note th…

Crystal Formations and Their Meanings (Photos)

Crystal formations are the different shapes and sizes that crystals can take. The formation of a crystal depends on a numb…

Formation of Minerals: Where Do Minerals Come From

Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and a crystal structure. Their format…

Massive Oil Fields in Texas Are Heaving, Sinking, and Opening Up Like Mouths

A new study by an SMU geophysical team found alarming rates of ground movement at various locations across a 4000-square…

2-Billion-Year-Old Salt Rocks Show How Earth Got More Oxygen To Support Life

A 2-billion-year-old chunk of sea salt provides new evidence for the transformation of Earth's atmosphere into an oxygen…