This surprising study reveals that the “secret water vault” within Earth is one of the most consequential geological ...

When Earth was a molten inferno, water may have been locked safely underground rather than lost to space. Researchers ...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of Earth’s structure: an ocean located deep within the Earth’s mantle. This hidden reservoir could rival the volume of ...

What if Earth’s biggest ocean has been beneath our feet all along? New experiments conducted under extreme conditions suggest that the planet’s early mantle locked away far more water than scientists ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Water is at the center of one of the enduring questions about how ...

Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, shifting tectonic plates—these are all signs that our planet is alive. But what is revealed deep inside Earth surprises laymen and scientists alike: Almost 3000 ...

South African diamonds have revealed nickel-rich metallic inclusions, offering the first direct evidence of reactions predicted to occur deep in Earth’s mantle. The study shows how oxidized melts ...