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Earth science encompasses geological, hydrological, atmospheric and meteorological research that paves the way towards better understanding of the planet on which we live. From deep in the Earth’s interior to the highest reaches of the atmosphere, the work highlighted here shows significant research advances in the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape the Earth system’s past, present and future.