Latest about Planet Earth
Scientists identify tipping point for Greenland's ice sheet — and it's not far off
Greenland's ice sheet has been losing a staggering amount of ice at an accelerating rate. A tipping point could come by the turn of the next century, a new study warns.
How planet's are made, a newly discovered ancient Egyptian tomb and more.
Science news this week Feb. 22, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Invisible DNA lurks everywhere in the environment — and we're on the verge of decoding its secrets
Environments are littered with the DNA of the creatures that inhabit them. Analyzing it could provide a real-time view of how our planet is changing.
Savonoski Crater: The mysterious, perfectly round hole in Alaska that scientists can't explain
The Savonoski Crater is a round hole in Alaska's Katmai National Park that has defied scientific explanation ever since it was discovered.
Evolution itself can evolve, new study argues
A new computer model suggests that the process of evolution can get better at evolving in the face of environmental change.
US suffers record-breaking cold: What's going on with the polar vortex?
A winter storm is hitting the U.S. with record-breaking cold and heavy snow. Is the polar vortex to blame?
World's glaciers are losing enough ice to fill 3 Olympic pools every second, terrifying new study finds
A groundbreaking new study provides the first consistent global picture of glacier decline since 2000, revealing that glaciers across the world have lost a whopping 5% of their volume since then.
Strange corkscrew burrows and other unexpected structures discovered 4.7 miles deep in the Japan Trench
New scans of the bottom of the Japan Trench reveal extensive burrow structures and evidence of regular "reset" events that help sea creatures survive in the ocean's deepest reaches.
A mysterious 'black hole' in Pacific Ocean that sparked wild rumors online
Earth from space This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, sparking bizarre rumors about its origin. However, it turned out to be a small island with incredibly dense tree coverage.
