New research has revealed what could have led to the splitting of two major continents, as evidence from the event can still ...

Seismic mapping of North America has revealed that an ancient slab of crust buried beneath the Midwest is causing the crust ...

South America, with its vibrant history and cultural diversity, is a paradise for history enthusiasts. While the UNESCO World ...

When Maureen Long talks to the public about her work, she likes to ask her audience to close their eyes and think of a landscape with incredible geology. She hears a lot of the same suggestions: ...

Antarctic cruises have never been so popular, with roughly 100,000 passengers a year. About 98% of them sail from South ...

The McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House, another historic gem, showcases Victorian architecture that would make even the most jaded ...

African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent's vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African ...