• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 16th, 2015
Never-Before-Seen Volcanic Process Formed Odd Mound on the Moon

Never-Before-Seen Volcanic Process Formed Odd Mound on the Moon

The mound sits smack in the middle of a crater

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 18th, 2014
Eons Ago, Volcanoes Birthed Liquid Water on Mars and Made It Flow

Eons Ago, Volcanoes Birthed Liquid Water on Mars and Made It Flow

Researchers say volcanic activity explains the presence of river, stream and lake beds on the Red Planet

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 31st, 2014
Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Caused the First Mass Extinction

Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Caused the First Mass Extinction

The volcanic eruptions occurred in Australia about 510 million years ago

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2013
New Type of Volcanic Eruption Pinned Down by Researchers

New Type of Volcanic Eruption Pinned Down by Researchers

Underwater volcanoes can erupt in ways undocumented up until now

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 13th, 2008
Prolonged Heating Could Stop Plate Tectonics

Prolonged Heating Could Stop Plate Tectonics

A 37.7 degrees Celsius rise in atmospheric temperature should do the job

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • December 14th, 2007
Organic Materials Originated on Mars?

Organic Materials Originated on Mars?

The Allan Hills 84001 meteorite