Geology

4 articles

A geologist in the future studies a landfill's cross-section, revealing distinct layers of compressed human waste as a new geological stratum.

Anthropogenic rocks define the Anthropocene epoch

Imagine a future geologist unearthing a landfill in 2026, not as a temporary pile of refuse, but as a hyper-concentrated fossil record unlike anything seen in natural history.

Sofia Petrova·June 16, 2026

The NASA Curiosity rover driving across the dusty Martian surface towards a formation of pale, wind-sculpted hills known as a yardang unit.

Earth & Environment

Curiosity Rover drives toward Martian Yardang unit

On Mars, the Curiosity rover is meticulously examining wind-sculpted hills and laminated bedrock.

Mateo Rojas·June 11, 2026

NASA's Curiosity rover drills into the Martian surface at a location named 'Campo Marte,' collecting its 47th rock sample.

Earth & Environment

Curiosity rover drills 'Campo Marte,' completing 47th sample on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars, a testament to its decade-long, relentless pursuit of Martian secrets.

Mateo Rojas·June 4, 2026

Satellite view of a powerful submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, with large white plumes of steam and ash rising from the ocean surface.

Deep Frontiers

Submarine eruption detected in Bismarck Sea on May 8

High above the Central Bismarck Sea, NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured optical imagery of white, steam-rich volcanic plumes rising into the atmosphere on May 9, 2026, signaling an unexpected s

Mateo Rojas·May 21, 2026