The Great Oxygenation Event, which occurred around 2.4 billion years ago, was one of the biggest transformations of our planet. Before it, there was practically no oxygen in the atmosphere; after, ...

Dive into the most dramatic events in Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history, from its birth to the emergence of humanity. How did a hellscape of molten lava transform into a lush, green, watery planet ...

Diamonds seem to reach Earth's surface in massive volcanic eruptions when supercontinents break up, and they form when continents come together. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Earth’s Ediacaran Period, roughly 630 to 540 million years ago, has always been something of a magnetic minefield for scientists. During earlier and later time periods, tectonic plates kept a steady ...

Researchers looked through historical documents dating back to the fourth century to find total solar eclipses. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Scientists have identified three definitive supercontinents in Earth's history and predict the landmasses we live on today will come together again in the future. When you purchase through links on ...