The map of Earth looks settled at first glance. Continents feel fixed, named, and counted. Yet over the past few decades, ...

Long dismissed as a geological mystery, this underwater giant is now changing everything scientists thought they knew about ...

A hand stencil left on an Indonesian cave wall at least 67,800 years ago may reveal how and when ancient humans reached a lost continent known as Sahul that once linked Australia with southeast Asia.

Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental ...

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With fall marathon season right around the corner, long-distance runners need the proper footwear for stability and comfort on any terrain. To equip athletes with the ideal shoes for training and race ...

Geologists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a breakthrough in understanding how Earth's early continents formed during the Archean time, more than 2.5 billion years ago. Their findings ...

A teenage pilot, who is attempting to fly all seven continents solo, hit a patch of rough air this weekend when Chilean authorities detained him for changing his flight plan without their permission ...

Disregard what you learned in geography class—Earth may not have seven continents after all. From the earliest of grades, schoolchildren around the world have memorized the same lineup: Africa, ...

I traveled to every continent in a year. Some countries won me over more than others. Countries like Australia and Argentina were my favorites to visit, and I'd happily go back. I'd skip returning to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the recently proclaimed EU AI ...

For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey ...