A Washington Post investigation found that in one of the planet’s most arid regions, extreme rain and floods have become ...

Early findings from an ambitious global research project show that microplastics might truly be everywhere on our planet — even in the world's most remote locations. Alan Chambers has gained acclaim ...

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Discover ten incredibly cold inhabited places where life thrives against unimaginable temperatures. From Russia's Oymyakon to ...

Surface and interior. Tallest mountain : Olympus Mons ; Coldest volcanoes : cryovolcanoes ; A truly "grand" canyon : Valles Marineris ; Movers and shakers : plate tectonics ; Ooh! That'll leave a mark ...

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When it comes to heat, Earth doesn’t hold back. From deserts that radiate scorching energy to cities where summer feels like an endurance test, the hottest places on the planet push the boundaries of ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Most of us think we know what Earth looks like. Then you stumble on a place that doesn’t fit the script—salt that turns the ground into a perfect mirror, rock formations that look sculpted by ...