The dance of the continents has been reshaping Earth for billions of years, creating the landscapes we walk on today.

An analysis of feldspar crystals within the oldest magmatic rocks in Australia has provided a unique insight into Earth's ...

Continents are part of what makes Earth uniquely habitable for life among the planets of the solar system, yet surprisingly little is understood about what gave rise to these huge pieces of the planet ...

Hundreds of millions of years ago, a supercontinent called Pangaea formed. For about 125 million years, it contained almost all of the dry land on Earth. Since then, chunks of Pangaea have drifted ...

You’d probably be able to point to the continent where the Statue of Liberty stands, right? Well, if the questions got a ...

Extreme heat forged Earth’s continents billions of years ago, creating the stable foundation that made life possible.

Across the planet, water makes up 71% of Earth’s surface. The remaining space is covered by land — continents and islands. Before Earth’s land formed the seven continents in the present day, all the ...

For centuries, Earth was said to have seven continents — but one was hiding in plain sight. Beneath the waves of the South ...

Toads have made their way to just about every corner of the world, even potentially Antarctica, something deemed unthinkable in the past. What's behind this vast toad migration?v ...

Africa and its vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled biodiversity stand as a testament to the awe-inspiring wonders of this planet. Home to numerous countries, this continent is ...