Ancient supercontinent Nuna's breakup around 1.5 billion years ago set off a chain of events that made Earth more habitable, ...

New Zealand—particularly the South Island/Te Waipounamu—is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. For this ...

Lake Turkana in northern Kenya is often called the cradle of humankind. Home to some of the earliest hominids, its ...

For the first time in history, scientists have observed the rupture of a tectonic plate in a subduction zone in real time.

New Zealand — particularly the South Island/Te Waipounamu — is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. For ...

Researchers have uncovered how climate-driven changes in lake levels influence fault activity and magma production in East Africa's Rift Valley. The research reveals a dynamic and interconnected ...

In practice, there is a natural ceiling imposed by the physics of planet Earth itself. The height of mountains is a balancing act between constructive and ...

An earthquake of 6.1 rattled off East Coast of Kamchatka, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said on Wednesday. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, ...

Evocative Victorian images unearthed by the BBC reveal how Salford was home to a racecourse before the land was converted ...

The rivalry between the Mets and Yankees transcends the boundaries of the field in New York. The two franchises also have a ...

Check out what’s happening in the Austin-area food scene—new restaurants and concepts are popping up across the city and surrounding areas. From East Austin sushi bars to Sout ...

California’s best burger chains show that fast food can be gourmet, with fresh ingredients and crave-worthy flavors.