Earth Science

A Stanford study finds that more than three quarters of plant species diversified primarily by thriving in their original environments, challenging previous assumptions on the role of migration.

Research on interactions among insect larvae, fungi, and nematodes under an oak tree uncovers insights into how species compete for resources and the factors that influence their survival.

New research shows protecting primary forests offers far greater climate benefits than previously estimated.

A new study reveals the extent of rare earthquakes occurring in a deep layer below the Earth’s crust. The findings could improve risk assessments for all seismic events.

A Stanford field course takes students into the Bay Area’s geological past, visiting ancient beaches, landslides, and earthquake sites to examine how people are shaped by Earth’s shifting landscape.

For the first time, researchers report that Arctic algae can hustle along in -15 C – the lowest-temperature movement ever recorded in complex, living cells.

The findings strengthen evidence that conserving biodiversity is critical to the health of people and the planet.

New research reveals that earthquakes in the Campi Flegrei caldera are driven by pressure buildup in a geothermal reservoir – challenging assumptions about magma-driven activity and pointing to groundwater management as a possible mitigation strategy.

Research on marine survivor species after mass extinction could help scientists and policymakers better understand the presently unfolding biodiversity crisis.

A new AI tool can tell whether individual grains of quartz were shaped by river, glacier, or wind, giving researchers a more complete picture of the processes that molded and transported them.