Compare the largest venomous snakes on every continent on Earth in this fun and informative video! Find out which continent ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that some of Earth’s oldest rocks, dating back 3.7 billion years, ...

Ancient Australian rocks suggest Earth’s continents formed later than expected and share a common origin with the Moon.

Due to its thick, vast ice sheet, Antarctica appears to be a single, continuous landmass centered over the South Pole and ...

Have you ever thought about the seven continents that make up our world? From Asia, the largest and most populous, to the icy expanse of Antarctica, each landmass is unique. We have Africa, often ...

A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent mapping confirms its continental crust, scale, and ancient origins, challenging ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The UK government has unveiled plans for a radical overhaul of its asylum system, as immigration continues to dominate the political agenda. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposals are facing a ...

Africa holds a truly unique place on the world map. It is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres, the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. No other continent shares this ...

As social animals, we humans are hard-wired to learn, thrive, and grow through our relationships — our engagement with and observations of others. Early in life, we rely on teachers and role models ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Sophisticated chemical analysis of volcanic gases from Kenya have ...

On April 9, the European Commission unveiled its “AI Continent Action Plan.” The plan outlines the European Union’s strategy to boost AI development and adoption across the continent in an effort to ...