Geologists are in the process of choosing a site that best describes the Anthropocene, to formally recognize the widespread impacts of humans on the planet.

The current geological age is dubbed 'The Meghalayan Age' after the location of the caves. Stalagmites found here can help us figure out when to expect another drought.

"This study has implications for the search for life in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial chemical sedimentary rocks."

Scientists believe Jharkhand's Singhbhum region was exposed to air over 3.2 billion years ago when the Earth was believed to be covered in water.

"Whole portions of the planet could be plunged into darkness or thrown into direct sunlight for months at a time" in an extreme axial tilt.

A recent study sheds light on possible reasons why the Canyon's “Great Unconformity” is missing a billion years' worth of rocks.

"...Earth's engine actually turns organic carbon into diamonds many hundreds of kilometers below the surface."

"It's very exciting -- and might mean we have to re-write the textbooks."