Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. The race to understand these depths could further scientific understanding, but also lead to exploitation.

Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of ...

Most people take the seasons for granted, but by using old satellite data, scientists have found that Earth's seasons might not be as dependable as we thought.

There’s something almost unfair about Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. While other states brag about their natural wonders, Georgia quietly tucked away this masterpiece in its ...

Saturn will put on a show for professional and backyard astromers alike, and be the brightest and closest it has been to Earth all year. On Sunday, Sept. 21, Saturn will be at opposition, meaning the ...

When Gus was just a sapling 1,000 years ago, there were an estimated 250 million people on Earth, far less than today’s 6.8 ...

The elimination of the programs will have impacts far wider than on the campuses, affecting the Lincoln economy through the job loss and the reductions in goods and services supplied ...

Scientists have used the Gaia Space Telescope to create a 3D map of star kindergartens within the Milky Way, and you can fly through it.

To say the UN is at breaking point may be an overstatement, but there is no denying that only sustained and transformative ...