Scientist Pete Kelsey and his team have 3D-mapped the entire island of Alcatraz, discovering Civil War secrets, prisoner escape routes – and looking at ways to preserve the island for the future.

Deep soils vital for life host an active new microbial phylum, CSP1-3. These microbes may be key to innovative water ...

A new study reconstructing the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient past adds clues to how early humans left the African continent.

Europe’s tallest sand dune isn’t just a stunning natural landmark—it’s a living, shifting landscape sculpted by wind and time ...

Ice Age climate shifts triggered major population changes in prehistoric Europe through migration and adaptation.

Once thought a block of worthless ice, this continent is in fact incredibly valuable and plays a key role in stabilizing ...

Antarctica sea ice has been disappearing over the last several years as global temperatures rise amid climate change. The new map of Antarctica's topography beneath the ice gives scientists a ...

Weather and climate are two fundamental concepts in meteorology, science, and geography, with distinct meanings, yet they are often confused due to their close relationship. While both describe ...

A report considered the world’s most trusted source of climate updates has laid out the parlous state of a planet that has recorded its 10 hottest years over the last decade. The World Meteorolo ...

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization delivers a stark warning: climate change is accelerating, with some impacts now irreversible for centuries. The State of the Global Climate ...

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Greenland to see first-hand the impacts of climate change. One of the sites he visited was Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, ...