Another year of adventure is here, and these are the destinations to visit in 2026 if you are looking to stay on the ...

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

Frustration and anger are brewing among young protesters in Nepal who helped topple the government. Groups of the mostly ...

Beneath Yellowstone National Park, scientists are reexamining one of Earth’s most powerful volcanic systems after studies suggested calderas like Yellowstone could theoretically host lithium and rare ...

Thacker Pass at McDermitt caldera Image by Chris Henry, Nevada Bureau of Mines and GeologyUSGS website Scientists have pinpointed what could be the world’s largest known lithium deposit, concealed ...

Cases from Nepal suggest that degraded land can regenerate naturally when locals enforce rules such as banning open livestock grazing, restricting access, fining illegal logging and organizing patrols ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.

NEW ORLEANS — One year ago, scientists made a surprisingly concrete prediction: Before 2025 was out, they said, Axial volcano — a submerged seamount near Oregon in the Northern Pacific Ocean — would ...

With 2026 just around the corner, you may feel ready to leave 2025 behind and head into January with new goals and fresh perspectives. But before we ring in the new year, let’s remember the stories ...

The Caledonian Sleeper from London to Fort William stakes its claim for being one of the world’s great rail trips, promising to unglue passengers from scrolling on their phones with a parade of ...

Our expert’s pick of the world’s most beautiful peaks, plus ideas for the best ways to see – or stand atop – them ...