May 9, 2018 China building system to detect earthquakes 3 weeks in advance Seismologists in China are planning to build an underground monitoring system with up to 2,000 stations that will help to detect earthquakes up to three weeks in advance, state media reported Wednesday.
May 7, 2018 Spectacular 6-story-deep sinkhole opens on New Zealand farm A spectacular sinkhole the length of two football fields and the depth of a six-story building has opened up on a New Zealand farm.
April 19, 2018 Treasure island: Rare metals discovery on remote Pacific atoll is worth billions of dollars The discovery of vast reserves of rare-earth elements on a tiny island found in Japan's exclusive economic waters, used in everything from iPhones to missile systems to electric vehicles, has been described as a "game changer."
March 28, 2018 Meteorite hunters: Scientists set to scour Antarctica for rare space rocks Scientists are set to scour the frozen wastes of Antarctica in an audacious attempt to uncover lost meteorites.
March 25, 2018 Mount Etna in Sicily is sliding into Mediterranean Sea, scientists say Mount Etna - Europe's tallest active volcano - is sliding toward the sea which could have "devastating consequences", scientists have warned.
March 22, 2018 Top 10 US national parks Encompassing swamplands, sequoia forests, active volcanoes and painted deserts, these protected areas provide adventurous visitors with a firsthand look at the unique beauty of the untouched American wild.
March 22, 2018 Spectacular ice caves you can visit year round No need to wait till Lake Superior freezes over again. Visit these caves any time for incredible photo ops.
March 22, 2018 Weird natural wonders you won’t believe are real From Mexico’s Cave of Crystals to waves frozen in time, these natural formations will make you look twice.
March 21, 2018 Hot new volcano vacations Looking beyond disaster tourism to volcanic hot springs and lava-roasted marshmallows.
March 21, 2018 Mind-blowing colors found in nature You won’t believe Mother Nature’s Crayola-worthy shades.