Without these radioactive elements, Earth could have become an uninhabitable ocean world covered in ice
Release of the latest World Magnetic Model postponed until 30 January due to the US government shutdown
Sahara Desert pattern in sync with monsoon activity in the region and the changes in the Earth's tilt, claims study
Earth was showered with heavy particles called muons, which could have caused mutations and cancer in animals
Cosmic event will not cause any disruption on Earth, say scientists
New study overturns previous belief that plate tectonics developed over billions of years
Parker Solar Probe, TESS and GOLD missions will deliver exciting data, claims NASA
New clues into the biosphere on Earth in the lead up to the emergence of animal life
Breaking down of organic material on sea floor led to more carbon dioxide and less oxygen in atmosphere
And contain dust leftover from the initial formation of the solar system