In recent years, a large group of geologists has gathered enough evidence to support the recognition of an eighth. It’s ...

A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent mapping confirms its continental crust, scale, and ancient origins, challenging ...

Africa is the last stand for wildlife. That is how Peter and Corie Knights describe the continent they have devoted their lives to protecting — one of the last places on Earth where large animals ...

OK everybody, pack up the science books and rip the world maps down off classroom walls. It’s time to get rid of every piece of literature that says Africa, Antartica, Australia, South America, North ...

A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.

If you thought discovering the 7 continents was a thing of centuries past, you'll be surprised to hear we misplaced an entire continent under the island of Mauritius. New data from crystals on the ...

The obstacles before us are not roadblocks but raw materials for transformation. Leadership is the art of turning scarcity ...

Australia, a unique island continent, is both a country and the smallest continent, yet the sixth-largest nation. It features diverse landscapes, from deserts to rainforests, and boasts unique ...