Understanding Earth's Crust Earth's crust ranges from 5 to 70 kilometers in thickness and serves as the planet's outermost ...

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth's evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, ...

When Earth’s ancient supercontinent Nuna broke apart, it reshaped oceans, cooled the climate, and set the stage for complex ...

There's something big missing from our solar system — and that may be a good thing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Planetary ...

A lone man walks across an expanse of ice; a mottled tundra; desert badlands. The single human figure becomes a focal point ...

Extreme weather is already driving up food prices, and researchers say it’s only going to get worse. Author Michael Grunwald joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'We Are Eating the Earth,' which ...