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Dawn of the Heliocene
Why the next geological epoch should be named for when we tapped the sun’s energy.
Uncovering the Spark of Life
What finding life on Mars could tell us about our own origins.
What Happens to Google Maps When Tectonic Plates Move?
Earth’s tremors can tweak your GPS coordinates.
Why We’re Drawn Into Darkness
Author Robert MacFarlane on the awe and horror of subterranean places.
Why Most Planets Will Either Be Lush or Dead
The Gaia hypothesis implies that once alien life takes hold, it will flourish.
The Last of the Earthquake Predictors
A handful of underfunded researchers still believe science can defy the odds.
In Search of Life’s Smoking Gun
A journey to the underwater volcanoes where life may have erupted.
The Last Drop of Water in Broken Hill
In the Australian outback, the future of drought has come early.
The Sinkhole Hunters
In sprawling Florida, one group of geologists is never short on business.
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