There are seven continents on Earth, or so we learned in school. But it turns out that these designations are not as straightforward as they seem, and different scientists have different views on how ...

Scientists have answered one of the most puzzling questions in plate tectonics: how and why 'stable' parts of continents gradually rise to form some of the planet's greatest topographic features.

Many continental names come from outsiders rather than the people who lived there. Using native endonyms reveals a very ...

For billions of years, Earth’s continents have stood firm, forming the foundation for mountains, rivers, and life itself. But ...

Extreme heat deep in Earth’s crust forged the strong, stable continents that have endured for billions of years.

Beneath the turquoise waters of the South Pacific hides a massive secret—Zealandia, a sunken landmass stretching nearly two million square miles. Though mostly underwater, this geological giant has ...

These basics can elevate any camping experience. After years of camping across continents, from remote areas of Patagonia to alpine meadows in the Himalayas, I’ve fine-tuned my camping gear down to a ...