Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world when it's round, not flat? True. But that isn't the point. See, the ...

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, ...

A new scientific project is offering an unprecedented look at how humans have reshaped the Earth. Using artificial intelligence and satellite data, researchers say they can now pinpoint almost every ...

Rare earth minerals have become the backbone of modern technology, fueling everything from smartphones and electric vehicles ...