When you think of the tallest mountains on Earth, Mount Everest probably comes to mind. But what if we told you that the real giants are hiding deep underground, where no human has ever been?

The scientific revelation comes from a seismic modeling study led by Professor Arwen Deuss, a geoscientist at Utrecht University.

Southwest Research Institute’s Dr. Simone Marchi collaborated on a new study finding the first geophysically plausible scenario to explain the abundance of certain precious metals — including gold and ...

"Quick Tips: Resources for Teachers” is a series of short videos providing down-to-earth advice and instructional tips to teachers of STC™, our signature science curriculum. Each “Quick Tip” offers ...

Earth’s deep interior still shapes the world above your feet. Water trapped far below the surface helps control how rocks ...

This schematic illustrates the most geophysically plausible explanation for the abundance of HSE metals present in the Earth’s mantle. During the long period of bombardment, impactors would strike the ...