Scientists have discovered yet another layer deep inside the core of the Earth, a new study suggests. "Traditionally we've been taught the Earth has four main layers: the crust, the mantle, the outer ...

Scientists have long wondered what lies at the very center of the Earth, and the latest research is putting weight behind a theory that our planet has a distinct ball of iron within its metallic core.

The atmosphere of earth has five main layers, the Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. Each layer is crucial for life and various phenomena.

A recent study reveals the Himalayas' enduring strength stems not just from thick crust but from a rigid slice of Earth's ...

The Grand Canyon is a gigantic geological library, with rocky layers that tell much of the story of Earth’s history.

A new geological model revolutionizes a century of theories: a rigid wedge of mantle keeps the Himalayas standing.

A University of Liverpool scientist has discovered a new layer near the Earth's core, which will enable the internal temperature of the Earth's mantle to be measured at a much deeper level than ...

Researchers have detected a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock beneath Earth's crust. The discovery could help scientists learn more about the movements of Earth's tectonic plates, ...

There is more to the Earth than what we can see on the surface. In fact, if you were able to hold the Earth in your hand and slice it in half, you'd see that it has multiple layers. But of course, the ...

In one of the great environmental success stories of our time, scientists say that a 35-year-old agreement has resulted in the steady and promising recovery of the Earth's ozone layer, a critical ...