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Iceland Is the Tip of a Vast Lost Continent Beneath the Ocean's Surface, Scientists Propose
The possible existence of the sunken continent “Icelandia” could help scientists find other hidden masses under the sea.
Watch 4 Billion Years of Earth’s Evolution in 4 Minutes
Artist David A. Roberts created this mesmerizing video of the past and future of an Earth simulacrum.
Love Our National Parks? Grab This Rad Merch That Supports Them
Pick up a tie-dye Parks Project long sleeve or Big Sur-scented candle, but most of all, make sure you leave no trace!
29 Habitable Alien Worlds Could Detect Life on Earth, Scientists Estimate
Scientists analyzed how many planets in other solar systems could detect Earth both 5,000 years into the past and 5,000 years into the future.
New Observations Just Drastically Changed What We Know About Venus
Scientists discovered tectonic motion on our sister planet in observations from a spacecraft that died there decades ago.
The Massive Remnants of an Alien World Are Hidden Near the Earth's Core, Study Proposes
A new study suggests that an alien world that smashed into infant Earth and created the Moon might have left vast remains inside our planet.
Lightning Strikes May Have Sparked Life on Earth, New Study Proposes
Lightning could have been a major source of the element phosphorus, which is necessary for life, on early Earth.
The Best Photos From the World Nature Photography Awards
While we stayed indoors through 2020, these animals went about their business—chilling, fornicating, hunting, and being majestic.
NASA's Perseverance Is the First Step to Answering If There's Life on Mars
Scientists have long dreamed of sending Martian rocks back to Earth. NASA’s new rover is about to kick off the decade-long process.
The Artist Who Is Reimagining Earth’s Natural Future
Poet, painter, and naturalist Obi Kaufmann shares an optimistic view of nature even as the human impact on the planet grows larger.
We Need to Tackle the Carbon Emissions of the Wealthy, New Report Says
A new report from Oxfam calls on European regulators to tackle the carbon emissions of the wealthy while supporting marginalized communities.
Unearthing the Strange, Magical World of Mushrooms in Northeast India
From finding a stunning new species of glow-in-the-dark mushrooms to wild stories of unfortunate locals experimenting with poisonous varieties, a new documentary film goes where few have gone before.