South Africa’s surface is rising. Slowly, almost invisibly, some areas are lifting by as much as two millimeters each year.

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King Djoser of Egypt ordered his chief architect, Imhotep, to design a tomb like no other - The Step Pyramid of Djoser.

In the last few years, seasonal transitions in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta have become more disruptive. Now every spring, when ...

A rush of proposals to mine the state’s famed “sky islands” with water drawn from overtaxed aquifers is drawing opposition ...

How internal politics in both countries could escalate the conflict in the wake of a tourist massacre in Kashmir.

From Dallol in Ethiopia to Phoenix Arizona, global warming and climatic preconditions have added to the woes of Earth's scorching regions.

In the frozen basement of the Earth, miles from anywhere on a rocky island that’s often icebound, stands a small wooden hut that looks like ...

Each of India's major mountain ranges has a distinct character, offering travelers a chance to take in gorgeous scenery and a wealth of plants and animals.

A recent image taken from the International Space Station (ISS) has captured a curious sight atop the Emi Koussi volcano, ...