Earth's first continents may have emerged from the planet's primordial oceans much earlier than we thought, just six hundred million years after the planet formed, new research suggests. The ...

Researchers discovered the earliest record of freshwater, and now crystals may lead researchers to discover when life on Earth began, a new study says. A new study, which was published inNature ...

(CN) — Evidence of fresh water deep inside Earth has thrown a wrench in scientists' longstanding theory of a salty, ocean-smothered Earth existing four billion years ago. Fresh water, which is ...

After studying observations from NASA satellites, scientists have found evidence that the total amount of freshwater on Earth has dropped significantly since May 2014-and it has only continued to ...

(The Hill) – The planet has endured massive freshwater losses over the past two decades due to the combined effects of climate change, overconsumption and drought, a new study has found. Arid land ...

Human activities are making the globe saltier, specifically in our soils, freshwater and air, according to a study released Tuesday in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment. The excess salt ...

Breathtaking! The view of Earth from space is spectacular, as it features vast oceans and swirling clouds. The Earth consists of 71% water, according to NASA, which makes it stand out from the other ...

Freshwater ecosystems are a crucial part of the world's climate; they provide a habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals, boosting biodiversity and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

Ancient zircon crystals hold chemical clues that of freshwater may have existed on Earth soon after it formed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...