Scientists agreed the rocky outcrops in a remote part of Quebec, Canada, were ancient. But were they really Earth’s oldest? New research suggests they are.

D has been used as a pesticide since the 1940s, and gained notoriety as a component of Agent Orange, used by U.S. forces in ...

Jared Wildenradt has hiked the Ice AgeTrail nine times. Lisa Siewert is mapping the geologic highlights of the path. They share favorite segments.

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, ...

Scientists believe Michigan may be an abundant source of what could become the next big thing in carbon-free energy.

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key ...

You might think you know all of Earth’s continents, but there’s one that has remained hidden for millions of years. Zealandia ...

As scientists continue to investigate, the very map of the world we thought we knew may change. Note: Materials provided above by The Brighter Side of News. Content may be edited for style and length.

A slow-moving geological change in East Africa could reshape the continent and the world. Tectonic forces are gradually pulling the African continent apart, potentially creating a new ocean. This ...

Geologic map of the asteroid belt. Circles identify the asteroid families from which our meteorites originate and letters mark the corresponding meteorite type. The horizontal axis ranges from short ...

Geologic map of the asteroid belt. Circles identify the asteroid families from which our meteorites originate and letters mark the corresponding meteorite type. The horizontal axis ranges from ...

Some of their cartographic maps went on to change the world—but other maps wound up stirring up quite a bit of drama. We take a look at a few of of history’s most controversial maps below ...