• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 16th, 2012
The Tibetan Plateau Is 30 Million Years Old

The Tibetan Plateau Is 30 Million Years Old

Previous estimates established it was much younger

Researchers Investigate How Fracking Affects Pennsylvania's Landscapes

Researchers Investigate How Fracking Affects Pennsylvania's Landscapes

A new study focuses on how said industry impacts on the ecosystems in this region

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 23rd, 2012
Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

An European spacecraft reveals the composition of Venusian terrain

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2012
Impressive Structure Seen from the ISS

Impressive Structure Seen from the ISS

The amazing new image was snapped by an ESA astronaut

USGS Will Get $1.1 Billion for Fiscal Year 2013

USGS Will Get $1.1 Billion for Fiscal Year 2013

The proposal was announced yesterday, February 13, 2012

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 20th, 2012
Opportunity to Begin Studying Martian Interior

Opportunity to Begin Studying Martian Interior

The rover needs to stand still during the Martian winter

The Diversity of Vesta, Now Seen in Color

The Diversity of Vesta, Now Seen in Color

The space rock is the largest asteroid in our solar system

Deciphering the Mysteries of Martian Rilles

Deciphering the Mysteries of Martian Rilles

The geological features were first discovered decades ago

Asteroid Vesta Is More Geologically Diverse than Anticipated

Asteroid Vesta Is More Geologically Diverse than Anticipated

The discoveries were made using the Dawn space probe

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 11th, 2011
Venus May Still Be Geologically Active

Venus May Still Be Geologically Active

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 23rd, 2010
How the Martian Ocean Developed

How the Martian Ocean Developed

China's Yangtze River Reveals Its Real Age

China's Yangtze River Reveals Its Real Age

It's a lot older than researchers first thought

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 19th, 2010
Greenland Is Rising

Greenland Is Rising

Due to melting ices on its surface

 
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