We discovered the earliest prehistoric art is hand prints made by children
Prehistoric hand and footprints analysed by a team of researchers are an early example of art.
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Glaciers have existed on Earth for at least 60 million years – far longer than previously thought
Scientists used satellites to map tens of thousands of glacial landforms in Antarctica’s highest mountains.
Introducing The Conversation and the BBC’s Secrets of the Sea – my journey to meet six marine scientists pioneering ocean solutions
Surprising discoveries from marine science – a BBC collaboration with The Conversation.
What 500‑year‑old clams can tell us about climate change
The rings of clam shells have revealed 1,000 year’s worth of marine climate history.
Snowball Earth wasn’t fully frozen: ice‑free oases sheltered early life
New research reveals that Earth may not have been completely covered in ice.
There could be snow on Mars – here’s how that’s possible
Scientists used to believe that snowfall could never reach the ground.
Why delaying climate action now means higher seas by 2100 – new research
If all glaciers melt, sea level will rise by about 24cm. If the polar ice sheets melt, sea level will rise by more than 65m; almost 300 times more.
Snowball Earth: new study shows Antarctic climate even gripped the tropics
More evidence that planet Earth has gone through various frozen phases.
Don’t panic: the northern lights won’t be turning off anytime soon
Historical records can help us understand what will happen to the northern lights.
We climate scientists won’t know exactly how the crisis will unfold until it’s too late
Humanity at risk if we keep thinking everything is under control
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