Scientists propose so-called land planets have a better chance at sustaining alien life than Earth-like water worlds.

Scientists observe this downward motion of land, called land subsidence, across the planet. While some regions of land experience uplift, many parts of Earth’s surface are sinking — fast.

Young, hot planets could soak up a lot of water into their core, with up to 10 times more water inside than on the surface of the planet.

Mars has lost immense amounts of water over it lifetime, and scientists aren't sure exactly how. New research hints that the ...

Sir David Attenborough discovers amazing water plants, some of which can count and hunt.

Chemical clues in zircon crystals suggest the rock in which they formed came into contact with fresh water 4 billion years ago, when Earth was thought to be covered in ocean.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), operated by NASA, has uncovered intriguing new details about Charon—Pluto’s largest ...

These tips, tricks, and ideas should help players make the best water parks in Planet Coaster 2.

Shallow thinking about water imperils the planet Two new books warn of battles over ocean management and freshwater supply ...

Regions with the highest land subsidence in the U.S. are mainly located along the coasts, but here we selected a few hot spots around the country.

Water has made the Earth the planet that it is—a planet known for its blue oceans. Water shapes the land through erosion and is fundamental to Earth's ability to support life. But we have a hard ...