Findings suggest the moon’s magnetic field was produced by the fallout of a crystallizing iron core.

Plate tectonics and mantle plumes set the lifespan of volcanic islands like Hawaii and the Galapagos.

A molecule that’s known for its smelly and poisonous nature on Earth may be a sure-fire sign of extraterrestrial life.

Scientists reveal the genes and proteins controlling the chemical structure of a paleoclimate biomarker.

EAPS scientists find an alternative explanation for mineral evidence thought to signal the presence of oxygen prior to the Great Oxidation Event.

The Summons Lab compares lipids from Antarctic microbial communities to century-old samples.

MIT geologists use paleomagnetism to determine the chain of events that resulted in the Himalayan mountains, with the support of MISTI-India.

Modeling web traffic could aid cybersecurity, computing infrastructure design, Internet policy, and more.

Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically.

MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets.