Stretching thousands of kilometers through South America, the Amazon River sustains the largest rainforest on Earth. This ...

When a child opens a world atlas, they deserve the truth—not illusion. For centuries, however, geography lessons have been ...

Michigan is having a dry spell. More than 40% of the state is in a drought, and an additional 20% is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a service provided by the National Oceanic ...

There are almost 200 nations on the planet and every one of them has some stunning trivia you need to hear about.Here are ...

Extreme heat deep in Earth’s crust forged the strong, stable continents that have endured for billions of years.

China has weaponized rare earth minerals. The U.S. is finally fighting back. For investors, one company stands out as a potential winner.

The uplift of East Africa during the Miocene epoch dramatically transformed the region's climate and ecosystems, promoting ...

A team of scientists led by Rutgers researchers has uncovered evidence that modern sea level rise is happening faster than at ...

Satellite data reveal that a weak region in Earth's magnetic field has grown by an area roughly half the size of continental ...

The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.

Behold … a vast circular expanse before you, the waters of which are so extremely clear as to be absolutely diaphanous or ...