How many continents are there, seven, six, or even fewer? The answer depends on who you ask. In this video, we explore the surprising debate over the number of continents on Earth, revealing how ...

Old maps of North America often included mysterious bodies of water that didn't exist, sparking curiosity and intrigue. One such example is the so-called "Sea" that appeared on several early maps, ...

A war that bloodies but does not beat Russia is China’s obvious favorite choice. A weak Russia implicated in an unwinnable ...

New fossil studies reveal that ancient predators like saber-toothed cats vanished rapidly after their primary prey species ...

Ogura can still remember that terrible morning in August, 80 years ago. Her older brother, who later died of cancer from ...

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.

Renewable electricity generation has grown more than twice as fast as total global electricity generation since 2012.

Maps Show North America’s Growing Tick Invasion In both Canada and the U.S., the ticks that spread Lyme disease and other nasty germs are expanding their range ...

A University of Kansas researcher has spent years studying "aquaterra"—his term for regions around the world once populated ...

Google Maps began the process of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America after a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump made the name change official.

Tesla has reportedly fired its head of operations for North America and Europe, a controversial employee who rose to the leadership position after serving as Elon Musk’s chief of staff.