Rapa Nui, 2,200 miles west of the mainland, is as rugged as it is remote — and an exploration offers blustery hikes, volcanic ...

Scientists discovered plate anomalies in Earth's mantle using seismic wave analysis. These mysterious structures challenge tectonic theories.

The 748-foot-long sediment core contains a record of roughly the past 23 million years, including periods when the planet's surface temperature was hotter than it is today ...

The largest reptile on the planet, the saltwater crocodile, is known to spend time in the ocean. In this slideshow, you can learn more about these remarkable reptiles that surf ocean currents for ...

In April of 1945 a number of grand historical projects were simultaneously underway. In Europe, more than ten million battle-hardened soldiers were converging upon Germany, from the east and from the ...

Swan Hellenic will enter Asia Pacific for the first time, with its third, five-star purpose-built expedition ship SH Minerva.

Pacific nationals are calling for the same travel rights to NZ as more than 60 other countries.

It’s the thick of winter, and you know what that means: We’re dreaming of other places. Some warmth would be nice, but any change of scenery is welcome. As we reflected on and researched the ...

An astronaut who developed an unexpected medical issue while living and working on board the International Space Station is back on Earth after prompting a rare medical evacuation in space. NASA ...

It's cold in Chicago, but how does Friday's brutal temperatures compare to some of the coldest places on Earth? Chicago's air temperatures reached as low as -11 degrees with -36-degree wind chills.

Leslie Iwerks’s documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland. By Sheri Linden When you purchase a ticket for an ...