A dense Arctic bonebed shows marine life and ocean food webs recovered far faster than scientists once believed after mass ...

When we look at Earth from space today, we see a pale blue dot—a planet dominated by vast oceans that shimmer under the sunlight. But what if our oceans weren't always blue? According to recent ...

Earth's oceans may seem like an expanse of the same water to us, but try telling that to a sea turtle or a whale shark. To trace the invisible routes that more than 100 migratory marine species ...

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off Turkey, the largest soda lake on Earth. This region is prone to major earthquakes because of movement from ...

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 ...

There are 30 percent more sediments on the seabed than previously expected, reveal an update of the map GlobSed. This equates to up to two kilometers of extra land mass over today's land area.

Far beneath the South Pacific, a continent the size of India has finally stepped out of the cartographic shadows. After ...

Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental ...

We've always called Earth the blue planet, but that color might not be permanent. Previous research claims our oceans were once green, and if environmental conditions shift dramatically, a new study ...

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 ...

Scientists at Yale and in Singapore have devised what may be the ultimate acid test — a comprehensive model for estimating the origins of Earth’s habitability, based in part on ocean acidity. The new ...