Sometimes the “whys” of history are lost, and that holds true to why Capt. John Cleves Symmes Jr. wholeheartedly believed the Earth was hollow.

Martin told me she would army crawl up to the turtles on the sand and dab around their eyes with a foam swab, soaking up the goopy tears they exude. Sea turtles regularly shed tears as a way to expel ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.

Eutrophication and oxygen depletion are well-known threats to the ecological balance of the Baltic Sea, which is increasingly ...

The April 2025 full moon has a lot going on. Here's when to see it plus why it's called the Pink Moon and why it's also a micro moon.

Think about it, the Luigis, the Tesla terrorists, they would have no problem at all with getting rid of us.” “If Vice ...

A new suggestion that complexity increases over time, not just in living organisms but in the nonliving world, promises to ...

A U.S. Geological Survey effort to find underground deposits of clean energy metals has gotten bipartisan support.

Most of Earth's surface has renewed itself in this way. However, ancient crystals called zircons have escaped ... entirely devoid of tectonic activity. Why did life arise here and not there?

What is it, why is it important, and what comes next ... and we organise a nature conservation event called Earth Hour,” he explained. “Earth Hour focuses on two main pillars: the biodiversity crisis ...

Will you join us? Scotland’s nature is always worth celebrating – and Earth Hour, as spring unfolds, is the perfect time to do that! This year, mark the moment by connecting with nature around you and ...

The country’s former tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are plagued by escalating militancy, leading to widespread disillusionment. By Zia ur-Rehman Zia ur-Rehman traveled to Pakistan’s former ...