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The History of Earth in Exactly 2000 Words
The history of Earth is obviously a ginormous topic. Really,...
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Supercontinents 101: Pannotia, Gondwana, and Pangea
Our Earth has looked radically different in the past compared...
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What are Moon Tides?
You've likely heard that the moon is responsible for tides...
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What is a Watershed? Am I In One?
Everyone lives in a watershed and everyone's drinking water comes...
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It’s Too Late: The 6th Mass Extinction Is Here
Here we sit, with our lattes and AirPods, during the...
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The Chicxulub Disaster
The Chicxulub disaster marks one of Earth’s greatest mass extinctions...
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A Beginner's Guide to Types of Rock: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorhpic
Just as biologists need to distinguish between different kinds of...
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A Brief History of the "Endangered Species Act"
The Endangered Species Act is a foundational environmental law in...
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Why Is the Ogallala Aquifer So Important?
You may not realize it, but there are vast bodies...
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5 Famous Astronomers You've Never Heard Of (But Should Know About)
If you're interested in famous astronomers, you've likely heard of...
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Space Exploration: Progress, Impact, & Forecast
Space exploration is a constant source of philosophical, moral, and...
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What Is a Rocket? + Most Famous Launches
That humans have made it to space is a profound,...
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10 Examples Of Surface Water On Earth
Surface water is just how it sounds: water that has...
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