New research reveals that, rather than being influenced only by environmental conditions, deep subsurface microbial communities can transform because of geological movements. The findings advance our ...

In 1970, Soviet scientists embarked on an ambitious quest to dig into the Earth's crust, creating the world-renowned Kola Superdeep Borehole in the remote Murmansk Oblast, Russia. Stretching 12,262 ...

Learn more about the department's name change from geological sciences to the Department of Earth Science, including the effect on degree names and curricula. The Department of Geological Sciences is ...

On July 15, 2025, NASA’s Curiosity Rover continued its investigation of Mars with a mix of scientific observations and geological analyses. As part of theMars Science Laboratory Mission, Curiosity ...

When local geologists look at a rock, they also see the minerals and elements that are critical to daily life. This Saturday, they will share that knowledge with the community during an event at the ...

The Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Geological Engineering ...

The flight will look for undiscovered mineral areas and hopefully advance geological science. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Artist’s Illustration: Two suited crew members work on the lunar surface. One in the foreground lifts a rock to examine it while the other photographs the collection site in the background. Credits: ...