Researchers find geomagnetic field intensity is double the long-term historical average.

MIT researchers find that a similar principle predicts the growth of fractures and rivers.

Shape of a landscape determines the thickness of Earth’s life-sustaining “critical zone.”

Director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology describes how atmospheric water contributes to climate change.

Study finds pledges by top greenhouse gas emitters leaves little room for others; urges greater R&D.

MIT supports recovery and learning following earthquake in Nepal.

Tanja Bosak examines how life and the Earth evolved in tandem during their early history together.

Astronomer and planetary scientist has been a steady source of inspiration for students and community members interested in observational astronomy.

Freshmen discover the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences through weather and climate demonstrations and a trip to Mt. Washington.