Recent studies suggest Earth’s continents formed billions of years earlier than previously thought. A study published in Nature Communications reveals evidence of active tectonic processes during the ...

Satellite image of Earth displayed the North American continent (top) and the South American continent (bottom). (Pixabay via Courthouse News) (CN) — Like making a cake, dry materials came before ...

Violent collisions between the growing Earth and other objects in the solar system generated significant amounts of iron vapor, according to a new study by LLNL scientist Richard Kraus and colleagues.

Jupiter, the colossal planet at the heart of our solar system, has long been a subject of intrigue. Recent research from Rice University has revealed a surprising twist in its formation story, ...