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How activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa

What roils beneath the Earth's surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that…

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China’s rare earths controls prompt fears of auto shortages and shutdowns

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…

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10 gorgeous wildlife photos documenting Earth’s beauty

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Earth is home to an estimated 8.7 million species. Creatures of all sizes and…

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Earth’s oceans weren’t always blue, scientists say

Earth’s oceans may not have always been as brilliantly blue as they are today. In fact, there may have been…

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Earth’s 5 catastrophic mass extinctions, explained

While life on Earth does usually find a way, it is not without some intense past–and future–periods of mass death.…

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Earliest days of Earth’s formation

New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth's formation and potentially…

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The remote locale that shielded plants during Earth’s biggest mass extinction

During a cataclysmic mass extinction event, there are typically not many places to hide. However, a region of the mountainous…

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Earth’s ‘dirty mirror’ effect is accelerating climate change

Earth is absorbing more sunlight and trapping more heat than it releases into space, causing our planet to warm up…

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Titanosaurs were the biggest land animals Earth’s ever seen − these plant-powered dinos combined reptile and mammal traits

You’re probably familiar with classic sauropod dinosaurs – the four-legged herbivores famous for their long necks and tails. Animals such…

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World’s oldest impact crater found, rewriting Earth’s ancient history

Curtin University researchers have discovered the world's oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the…

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