A trip to Antarctica might feel less like crossing the ocean and more like crossing the galaxy, but what happens there ...

Climate change is causing a significant redistribution of mass on Earth due to melting ice sheets, leading to a shift in the ...

A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

When Svalbard Airport, world’s northernmost destination for scheduled commercial flights, was built, no one expected the ...

Earth's geographic North and South poles are at risk of shifting from their position by as much as 90 feet due to climate ...

As climate change melts ice sheets and glaciers, water is being redistributed across the globe — and could end up moving the ...

During the Age of Exploration, explorers relied on compasses to navigate the oceans and conquer the wilds, but they were ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.