Answers to Earth Science Questions

Geology, palaeontology, archaeology, atmospheric science, climate, climate change and meteorology...

12 January 2024

Dividing up the chores might be older than you think...

13 October 2023

Was it just about digging and getting lucky?

10 March 2023

What processes make planets spherical and mountains pointy?

20 September 2022

The effects of climate change on the makeup of our oceans

20 September 2022

How would the atmosphere be affected...

20 September 2022

And if so, how did it get there?

20 September 2022

Is releasing methane into the atmosphere more harmful than CO2?

07 December 2021

Coral on the Great Barrier Reef recently began spawning, but will bleaching still have impact these species?

07 December 2021

How many candles do we need to stick on the bEARTHday cake for our planet?

07 December 2021

Should we trust Disney's Sebastian the crab when he sings about how much better it is under the sea?

07 December 2021

Is there a planet where the singer 'Prince' can literally see you laughing in the purple rain?

11 November 2021

Can we finally have the Antarctic Olympic Games?

11 November 2021

With COP26 underway, we look to Antarctic researcher Huw Griffiths for answers on if we're too late.

11 November 2021

All animals need to eat. So what do penguins and other Antarctic animals enjoy for supper?

09 November 2021

Does growing tomatoes at home reduce carbon footprint? Or are supermarket punnets better for the planet?

28 September 2021

Does cutting down on fossil fuel prove to be more cost effective for the green energy consumer?

28 September 2021

Particles could be launched into the atmosphere to cool the Earth, but at what cost?

28 September 2021

Climate change is reshaping our environment, but how dramatically?

28 September 2021

Data from centuries ago are important for modelling our changing climate, but should we have faith in them?

30 July 2021

And what even is lava?