Evan Howell 6/16/25 Evan Howell 6/16/25

Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones (Scientific American)

Evidence from Earth’s deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion.

(This article appeared in the July 2025 print issue)

Evan Howell 4/25/25 Evan Howell 4/25/25

The United States’ oldest known rock has existed for at least 3.6 billion years (Science News)

A rock formation in Michigan has beat out other contenders for the title — for now.

(This article appeared in the July 2025 print issue)

Evan Howell 10/31/24 Evan Howell 10/31/24

Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.

(This article appeared in the January 2025 print issue)