Earthquakes happen when the Earth’s crust suddenly shifts. The crust is broken into large pieces called tectonic plates, which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. These plates only move a few ...

On very clear days, I can see five volcanoes from my campus. They’re Rainier, Hood, Adams, St. Helens and Baker. That’s … a lot. I asked my friend Katie Cooper about it. She’s a geophysicist at ...

When the weather turns chilly, quick treats you don’t have to bake can feel like a lifesaver. They’re simple, cozy, and ...

DeLuca’s Diner in Pittsburgh announces itself with a giant rooster on its bright red roof. This Strip District landmark has been crowing about its great food for generations. The red awning and ...

This isn’t fantasy – it’s Weed, California, a pocket-sized community that delivers postcard-perfect views from practically every street corner. Nestled in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, this ...

Reservoirs of hydrogen gas that form naturally in Earth's crust could help humans decarbonize. The challenge now is finding ...

For decades, helium has been produced with natural gas, generating huge carbon emissions. Now, geologists are looking for new helium sources — and finding enormous "carbon-free" reservoirs that could ...

Why do some earthquakes release more energy than others? A research team led by Prof. Dr. Armin Dielforder from the University of Greifswald has managed to demonstrate a clear physical connection ...

Thanksgiving is next week (!), which means you’re likely planning your grocery store trip to grab all the ingredients for your big feast. One thing that absolutely has to be on the Thanksgiving menu ...

A newly discovered tectonic "regime" may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant. A newly identified tectonic "regime" may rewrite our understanding of how rocky worlds evolve ...