Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. distant view of Surtsey Island There aren’t a ton of forbidden places in the world. The mystery of them can add to their allure, ...

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwide The crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting ...

When Surtsey erupted from the sea in 1963, it became a living experiment in how life begins anew. Decades later, scientists discovered that the plants colonizing this young island weren’t carried by ...

A typical morning in Surtsey likely looks like this. A black-backed gull patrolling the shorelines swoops for a fish flopping in and out of the water. Meanwhile, other birds like fulmars, puffins, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Surtsey is a new island formed by volcanic eruptions in 1963-67. It has been legally protected from its birth and provides the world with a pristine natural laboratory. Free from human interference, ...

Explore the world's oddities every week with Ken Jennings, and check out his book Maphead for more geography trivia. There were plenty of famous birthdays celebrated in November 1963, the same month ...