Highly detailed fossils are typically found in shale or other fine-grained sedimentary rocks. These ones? They’re made of ...

For billions of years, Earth's continents have remained remarkably stable, forming the foundation for mountains, ecosystems ...

Join Amanda Rea in learning about the Eocene-aged sedimentary layers that sculpt Bryce Canyon National Park’s iconic hoodoos. These vibrant pink and orange rocks, formed in ancient lake environments, ...

When freshman pre-business administration major Luke Travis picked up a curious rock while exploring the natural areas around Highline Lake State Park, he did not expect it to spark debate among ...

A first thought when describing a rock formation likely isn't a mille-feuille, but there are actually certain types composed of many thin layers that bring the flaky pastry to mind. Not only that—but ...

It's not the first time there have been claims of signs of life on Mars, so why are scientists particularly thrilled now?

Perseverance rover data shows Jezero Crater once held a calm lake, leaving behind mudstones rich in organic-linked minerals.

Late Cretaceous dinosaurs may have cut back vegetation, creating large floodplains. When the asteroid hit, those floodplains ...

Scientists reclassified a long-misunderstood fossil from Brazil as a new genus, Franscinella riograndensis. Using advanced ...

Researchers who examined data from Perseverance found that the rocks contained organics that could have been the precursors ...

Brossard, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2025) - Mines D'Or Orbec Inc. (TSXV: BLUE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce preliminary results from the inaugural seven-hole drill program ...

The rover’s science instruments found that the formation’s sedimentary rocks are composed of clay and silt, which, on Earth, are excellent preservers of past microbial life. The findings were made ...