A fossil site in Australia shows iron can preserve soft tissues, changing how scientists search for ancient ecosystems.

Bluffs up to 120 feet tall once hugged the Missouri River by Kansas City, making it difficult to traverse the landscape and expand the growing town. So in the mid-1800s, a Catholic priest named Father ...

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A new study reveals the oldest known use of dolomitic lime dates to the Neolithic period, pushing back its origins by nearly ...

A colossal sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, discovered in Southern China, reveals a hidden forest ecosystem. This "heavenly pit," ...

Groundwater brimming with excess nutrients and other contaminants is quietly flowing into the ocean, posing a threat to ...

From dreamy shores on a Greek island to turquoise-coloured waters in Australia, these are the best beaches across the world.

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Most people drive right past one of Alabama’s most enchanting hiking experiences without even knowing it exists. McKay Hollow ...

Step back in time at the Fort Matanzas National Monument and explore some of the Florida Spanish colony's history.

Coastal tracks in South Africa show dinosaurs lived there millions of years longer than expected, filling gaps left by scarce ...

Mount Etna's strange lava has long perplexed scientists, but new research reveals that the volcano formed in a bizarre way — ...