Earth science lessons at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks bring Discover Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences freshmen up to speed.

New study finds massive eruptions likely triggered mass extinction.

MIT astronomer Richard Binzel describes lengthy preparation for this year’s successful flyby of Pluto.

Study finds barrage of small asteroids shattered moon’s upper crust.

MIT researchers find unintended consequences of an idea to stimulate ocean phytoplankton growth in order to geoengineer a cooler atmosphere.

Professor Richard Binzel, NASA New Horizons science team co-PI, shares mission results on Sept. 9.

New findings show Asia produces twice as much mercury emissions as previously thought.

Ice flows and water ice mountains spied by NASA spacecraft support the idea that an interior ocean may be driving geologic activity on Pluto.

Professor in civil and environmental engineering and earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences will be honored at an awards ceremony in December.