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

With findings on Earth’s polar extremes and its innermost core, scientists shaped how we look at the planet in 2025 in ...

Recent scientific findings suggest that Earth once boasted oceans that were twice as deep as they are today. This groundbreaking discovery not only reshapes our understanding of Earth’s geological ...

For roughly 2 billion years of Earth's early history, the atmosphere contained no oxygen, the essential ingredient required for complex life. Oxygen began building up during the period known as the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new study from scientists at Nagoya University in Japan analyzes how the Earth ...

Giant amphipod species Alicella gigantea, once thought to be very rare, is found to inhabit the majority of Earth's deep ...

'There’s been an uptick in that imbalance and that has led to an uptick in the rate of ocean warming.' The two years of heat have created a scientific mystery, with 450 straight days of record high ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The reason Earth's oceans may have looked different in the ancient past is to do with their ...

Storms over the Southern Ocean help the ocean absorb more heat. Climate models may miss this, which affects future climate ...

Earth's oceans, known for their deep blue hue, could one day undergo color shifts, say scientists. A report based on a study published in Nature suggests that our oceans have not always been blue, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth’s oceans may not have always been as brilliantly blue as ...

For ages, Earth has been known as a blue planet, a vision largely shaped by the vast oceans that cover three-quarters of its surface. But what if this wasn't always the case, and our oceans used to be ...