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A seismology professor who nearly died by suicide in high school is now running marathons to support suicide prevention. Daniel Trugman shares his story to help students know it's okay to ask for help.
Stanford researchers created the first global map of rare earthquakes that happen deep in Earth's mantle, not just the crust. The breakthrough could unlock secrets about how all earthquakes begin.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines this week, killing at least 35 people. Scientists say the geology that limited its power also saved countless lives.
Scientists just installed earthquake sensors deeper than ever before: 8,000 feet beneath Antarctica's ice. These incredible instruments will detect major earthquakes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented clarity.
After 30 years, researchers finally understand why certain ocean earthquakes happen like clockwork every five years. The discovery could help predict earthquakes in more dangerous zones around the world.
Inge Lehmann overcame a mental health crisis in her youth to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's interior. Her 1936 discovery of the planet's solid inner core proved that setbacks don't define your potential.
Scotland's men's football team secured their first World Cup appearance since 1998 with a dramatic victory over Denmark that literally shook the ground beneath Glasgow's Hampden Park. After a nail-biting journey that saw them lose 3-2 to Greece yet somehow stay alive, the team delivered a magical night that fans will remember for generations.
Scientists just installed Costa Rica's first permanent earthquake monitoring station on Isla del Coco, a remote Pacific island 340 miles offshore. The new technology is already detecting tremors across Central America with unprecedented precision.
A global team is turning earthquake science into an affordable tool that helps farmers understand and heal their soil. The Earth Rover Program uses simple hammer taps and sensors to reveal what's happening beneath our feet.