Nobody knew what they are, and whether they are only a temporary phenomenon, or if they have been sitting there for millions ...

Scientists have discovered hidden treasures in the Earth's mantle. Hidden deep within Earth's mantle are two colossal ...

The myth of Atlantis has fascinated people around the world ever since Plato first wrote about this sunken city in 365 B.C.E.

A fascinating new study reveals how two of Earth’s established continents may constitute one whole landmass in itself.

The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, Harvard researchers think they have a good explanation for ...

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Getty Images/Pedro H. Tesch Coming off a victory over Internacional last week, Mexico visit River Plate at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to put an end to their adventure in ...

Plate tectonics give rise to Earth's mountain ranges, earthquakes and the long-term movement of continents, and may even have provided the right conditions for life on Earth. But as far as we know ...

Scientists in Australia and China believe the ocean is shrinking by around one inch per year, gradually pushing the tectonic plates the Americas are resting on westwards. They believe that the ...

Recent geological studies have raised intriguing questions about the future of the Indian subcontinent. Researchers have discovered evidence suggesting that the Indian tectonic plate may be splitting ...