Earth's rocky layers are mysteriously low in nitrogen compared with carbon and argon. A scientific team explored our planet's molten youth using advanced quantum mechanical simulations, revealing ...

Imagine a world without sunlight, buried under miles of rock, where temperatures soar and pressures crush. Now, imagine that ...

Scientists discovered a new phylum of bacteria in the Earth’s Critical Zone which was repsonsible for supporting life, that could help conservation.

Chip Clark How are diamonds formed? Diamonds are formed deep within the Earth about 100 miles or so below the surface in the upper mantle. Obviously in that part of the Earth it's very hot.