Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical and chemical constitution of Earth and its atmosphere.

As an earth science education major, you will learn basic principles of how the Earth and other planets work. You will gain an understanding of our planet’s place in the solar system and universe, ...

Earth is one big spinning mystery in a constant state of change. With more than 4.5 billion years of history locked inside a ball of molten rock and iron, our planet is made up of a vast array of ...

By Karen Zraick New Look at Landslide Potential Shows 44% of U.S. Is at Risk Earth’s warming could trigger sweeping changes in the natural world that would be hard, if not impossible ...

Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of ...

A new study offers the most detailed glimpse yet into how Earth's surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. The data show that Earth has been and can be warmer than today -- but ...

As an undergraduate student in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, you will spend time with faculty and graduate students in and outside of the classroom. If you’re pursuing a Bachelor ...

Princeton’s earth science list ranges widely, with particular strengths in climatology, ocean science, atmospheric science, and the biogeosciences. Our books often employ quantitative and ...

People's deep connection with the ocean—their "marine identity"—can help us reset society's relationship with the seas, new research led by Dr. Pamela Buchan, from the University of Exeter ...

Climate-Change-Triggered 2023 Mega-Landslide Caused Earth to Vibrate for Nine Days Sep. 12, 2024 — A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a 200 meter (650 foot) mega-tsunami that ...

The tiniest and oldest creatures on—and in—Earth have a huge role in achieving a sustainable future for the planet, an international team of scientists, including faculty researchers from The ...

The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ...