Researchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers offer a new perspective on Turkana’s fossil record of human evolution.

Once again, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet, as captured by the Columbia community.

A new study finds that land subsidence is outpacing ocean-driven sea-level rise along the northern coastline of Java Island, Indonesia.

A new model shows how levels of the “atmosphere’s detergent” may rise and fall in response to climate change.

This research identifies a diverse set of molecules released by marine phytoplankton that fuel microbial life and help drive Earth’s carbon cycle.

New findings shed light on a widespread gap in the geologic record, where more than a billion years of Earth’s history appear to have been erased.

Lamont’s 2025 Research as Art exhibit provides a platform for scientists to share their research in a creative way.