All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

A paleontological discovery has been made in central and eastern Oregon, offering new insights into prehistoric times.

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While not as dazzling as some of the more well-known showers, the Lyrids is a dependable event, producing up to 20 meteors ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

Is that a taxidermied two-headed calf next to a collection of Victorian mourning jewelry?” Welcome to Rest In Pieces, Richmond’s gloriously macabre oddity shop where the unusual isn’t just accepted – ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has suspended a search for missing boaters after a 15-foot vessel was found capsized near Neah Bay, Washington. The multi-agency search effort covered over 850 square ...

Imagine waking up one morning to a world where compasses point south instead of north, where auroras shimmer across the ...

Decisions to eliminate rules can be challenged in court. TechFreedom, a libertarian-leaning think tank, supported the goals of "Delete, Delete, Delete" but cautioned the FCC to move deliberately so ...

Brazilian researchers are using laser technology to unearth a lost Portuguese colony and challenge long-held beliefs about ...

An old video of a mud volcano erupting in Malaysia has circulated online, falsely linked to a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake ...