A team led by UCSB research associate Jeff Prancevic has provided the first ever predictions for the dynamic flooding and ...

A hilly area surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is being pulled into the Earth. Tectonic changes are forcing the Zagros Mountains region in Iraq to sink. Koshnaw, who hails from Erbil, Iraq, is ...

Rivers and streams may look permanent, but their lengths can change dramatically with the seasons, according to a new study. It reports that stream networks in the United States expand up to five ...

Scientists have long thought that the South Pole-Aitken basin was formed by a shallow-angle impact, but new research suggests ...

Extreme precipitation events in Antarctica, which are mostly dominated by snowfall due to sub-zero temperatures, also include rainfall, according to new research.

Greenland's ice sheet currently spans over 1.7 million square kilometers and is the largest freshwater reservoir in the ...

The surface of Earth's inner core appears to be dynamic, changing shape as it rotates, earthquake waves reveal.

The study analyzed decades of seismic data, including recordings of repeating earthquakes near Antarctica between 1991 and ...

Solar builds are becoming more complex. “Perfect” sites with the ideal topography and terrain profile are less available, and ...

A new study in Chile shows how small differences in rock type can drive large differences in erosion, vegetation, and river networks, illuminating the role of mineralogy in shaping landscapes.

The system is being used as an aid to VIU students, but it has also proven to be a handy interactive outreach tool at science fairs and public events. The augmented reality sandbox will be displayed ...

Enhance the success of 3D printed medical implants with surface optimization. Discover the benefits of apatitic abrasive blasting via MATRIX MCD for improved osseointegration.