The word “Space” is mostly confined to planetariums and space centers for many non-science folks. Not all individuals are eager to explore outer space, however, this does not put a stop to those who ...

While the scientific fields of planetary geology and archaeology don’t initially seem like a natural pairing, their unique methodological and technological overlap provides scientists with a better ...

In order to prepare Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen for future international missions to the Moon or Mars, he joins Western University planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski and ...

Visit ancient Mars—a surprisingly temperate planet where snow or rain falls from the sky, and rivers rush down valleys to feed hundreds of lakes. The severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms in the ...

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Geology majors tend to have a few common traits. They are curious about how our planet works, they want to study a rigorous science, and they want a challenging career that is relevant to society.

New approaches are needed to help humanity deal with climate change and other global environmental threats that lie ahead in the 21st century, according to a group of 28 internationally renowned ...

Effective spring 2020, the earth science minor will be available online! As an earth science minor, you will learn about the principles of science and how they are applied to the study of the Earth.

Ceres and Vesta, two of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt, offer contrasting yet complementary geological records that illuminate early Solar System processes. Ceres exhibits a diverse landscape ...