Extreme heat deep in Earth’s crust forged the strong, stable continents that have endured for billions of years.

For billions of years, Earth's continents have remained remarkably stable, forming the foundation for mountains, ecosystems ...

New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than 900°C, radioactive elements shifted upward, cooling and strengthening the ...

Geothermal energy is a reliable, low-emission power source that can repurpose abandoned oil and gas wells. New engineering ...

Space weather isn’t referring to rain clouds that float through the galaxy. Instead, it’s caused by massive explosions of ...

By Ruth Kamnitzer Wondering how this summer’s blistering heat or last winter’s bone-chilling cold snap compared with previous ...

Geothermal energy taps into heat beneath the Earth’s surface to generate electricity or provide direct heating. Unlike solar or wind, it never stops. It runs around the clock, providing consistent, ...

When the holidays roll around, plenty of Wirecutter picks can pull double duty as splendid stocking stuffers — especially ...

Before state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that fantasy sports betting websites are illegal in California, he raked in ...

Preliminary reports for the pair of Utah tornadoes currently rank them as level EF2, the same as the tornado that tore through Salt Lake City in 1999.

Is this ancient practice the key to long life? Emilie Lavinia consults longevity experts on the health-giving power of hot ...

Climate anxiety in kids is real. An education expert shares how to talk about it, when to worry, and how to channel fear into empowerment.