Earth science is an all-encompassing term for the science related to the planet Earth, including the study of the solid earth (lithosphere), the atmosphere, the hydrosphere (including the oceans), and ...

Earth science concentrates on investigating how the planet works and why. This field delves into the many layers of the Earth and explains how those pieces fit together into a cohesive structure.

World's Oldest Impact Crater Found, Rewriting Earth's Ancient History Mar. 6, 2025 — Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly ...

NASA has a network of telescopes used to track near-Earth asteroids, like the recently spotted 2024 ... that now comprise NASA's Deep Space Network. Photograph by NASA/Science Photo Library Asteroids ...