Venus—a hot planet pocked with tens of thousands of volcanoes—may be even more geologically active near its surface than previously thought. New calculations by researchers at Washington ...

Among its many mysteries are the planet’s so-called pancake domes—enormous, circular volcanic formations that resemble oversized flapjacks left to cook on Venus’ searing surface.

Here's What'll Happen When Plate Tectonics Grinds to a Halt. A new study says we may only have another 1.45 billion years to enjoy the dynamic action of Earth’s geologic engine.

A later variation appeared in a book, titled The Discovery of a World in the Moone by John Wilkins (1614-1672), an English ...

The researchers are hoping to gather more data with NASA's upcoming missions to Venus - Veritas and DAVINCI. They will be the first probes to visit Venus in over 35 years. While VERITAS will look at ...

The geology and surface processes of Venus continue to intrigue planetary scientists, revealing a dynamic world shaped by volcanic activity, tectonic forces and chemical weathering.

Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, but its seismic nature is part of a much broader geological ...

A swarm of large asteroids likely lurking around Venus could one day pose an "invisible threat" to Earth if left unchecked, astronomers have warned.

On June 6, Venus, our planet of attraction, attachment, and aesthetics, is trading the flaming codpiece of Aries for the brocade bathrobe of Taurus.