Nearly two-thirds of the earth is covered in water ... and it continues to supply electricity to the Katanga province today. New Zealand's South Island is home to this 2,743-foot waterfall ...

Research on hidden structures deep within Earth’s mantle challenges theories about our planet’s middle layer and could ...

Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.

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Katanga’s Secessionist President Moise Tshombe ... Tshombe’s “scorched earth” threats proved more bluff than anything else. Before they fled, his Katangese troops sabotaged the control ...

NASA is tracking a truck-sized asteroid which is set to hurtle by Earth today at many times the velocity of a speeding bullet. The space rock—dubbed "2025 BV5"—is estimated by NASA's Jet ...

Fortunately, there’s an interactive map that can help with that. As Boing Boing explains, TimeMap.org combines the what, who, and where of history into one convenient world map. Use the timeline ...

With TimeMap.org, you can do just that—no time machine required. This interactive history map lets you dive into the past, offering a unique way to see when, where, and how historical events ...

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Google Maps is likely your go-to app for getting from point A to point B, but it's more than a navigation tool. Whether you're finding places, checking public transit schedules, or exploring new ...

This new model updates the location of magnetic north while also providing improved navigation for technologies reliant on Earth’s magnetic field. Updated every five years, scientists have ...