June
East Antarctic Ice Sheet retreated little during past 8 million years
Large parts of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet did not retreat significantly during a time when carbon dioxide concentrations were similar to today's levels.
June
Increased seismic hazard due to Earth's rotation slowdown
Scientists from the U.S. believe that a significant increase of earthquakes will occur beginning from 2018.
June
A study shows evidence that as the distance between Earth and the moon increases year by year, the days are getting longer.
June
''Snowball Earth'' triggered by the advent of plate tectonics?
During the Neoproterozoic, a geological era which occurred about 542 million to one billion years ago, Earth experienced unusual episodes of global cooling that geologists refer to as ''Snowball Earth''.
June
How did the tower of Pisa remain unharmed from earthquakes throughout the years?
A team of engineers just unveiled the mystery
June
Lessons to learn: How ancient people adapted to climate change
A scientific research gives a new perspective on how ancient cultures dealt with variable and changing environments
May
How does the Leaning Tower of Pisa survive earthquakes
Despite the hazardous inclination of approximately five degrees, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Italy) has managed to survive four strong earthquakes since 1200 A.D.
