Centuries ago, maps weren’t just tools,they were stories, shaped as much by imagination as exploration. Among the most ...

How many continents are there, seven, six, or even fewer? The answer depends on who you ask. In this video, we explore the surprising debate over the number of continents on Earth, revealing how ...

A map showing the areas affected by the solar flare, including the entirety of North America. Inset, an image of the solar flare. NOAA/SWPC/NASA Solar flares can affect us on Earth, and radiation ...

Ancestral Menominee people in what’s now Michigan’s Upper Peninsula grew maize and other crops on large tracts of land despite harsh conditions.

These are the best stargazing sites in North America These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies. Here’s where to go.

New research reveals North America's ancient bedrock is slowly sinking into the Earth's mantle due to the Farallon Plate subduction.

Something very strange appears to be happening deep, deep beneath the Midwest and Ohio Valley. North America’s geological core has persisted for billions of years—it’s what scientists call a ...

How did eastern North America form? Collisions hold lessons for how the edges of continents are built and change over time.

With the United States now recognizing the Gulf waters as the “Gulf of America” and not the “Gulf of Mexico,” digital map creators are deciding how best to reflect the name change for their users.

If you try from the US, it’s the Gulf of America. After taking office, President Donald Trump ordered that the body of water be renamed as the Gulf of America from the Gulf of Mexico.

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