The iconic tourist destination provides a beautiful view, but also represents a physical record of Earth's climate history ...

The Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago was so massive it may have plunged Earth into years of darkness and cold, leading some scientists to believe humanity nearly went extinct. Yet archaeological ...

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The U.S. lost its rare earth processing expertise decades ago, and rebuilding it is proving far harder than mining the ...

Scientists found ancient stardust in Antarctic ice. This dust comes from exploded stars. It shows Earth has traveled through ...

As threats in space and the electromagnetic spectrum accelerate, defense leaders are under growing pressure to deliver faster ...

Bring a cooler, pack your favorite snacks, and prepare for a meal with a view that no restaurant patio can match. The ...

There’s a massive hole in the ground in Texas that’s deeper than the Statue of Liberty is tall, and somehow you’ve probably ...