Planet Earth
Mother Earth, Gaia, the third rock from the Sun - whatever you call it, this 4.5 billion-year-old planet is the one that we and all known living creatures call home.
Earth’s largest cities are sinking into the ocean. Here’s what that means
From Manila to New York, the world’s urban centres are sinking at a disturbing rate and it’s not solely the result of rising sea levels. So what is to blame?
This bizarre sea slug was just discovered where it shouldn’t be
The glowing creature is so strange that scientists didn’t know how to categorise it at first.
How deadly is quicksand?
Turns out quicksand may not be as dangerous as you think.
Is it true you weigh less in Canada?
Data confirmed two theories decades after scientists discovered the phenomenon.
Pompeii disaster victims aren’t who we think they are, study suggests
New DNA evidence paints a very different picture of the eruption.
Top 11 most dangerous cities in the US
What is the most dangerous city in America? With the worst crime rates, we’ve gathered the cities that top the list in one place.
Scientists uncover two gigantic hidden ancient cities
Experts estimate without the technology, the cities would’ve taken decades to map out.
Mega-buildings are now slowing Earth’s spin. Here’s what that means for the planet
A huge dam in China is changing how long a day is.
The Atlantic Ocean's currents are on the verge of collapse. This is what it means for the planet
Scientists are concerned that the Atlantic Ocean’s system of currents may be about to reach a tipping point. If it does, it’ll have severe consequences for all of us.
How do you escape a riptide?
You really don't want to get caught in one of these.
The arrival of mega-hurricanes will show us nature's darkest side. Here's what that means
The effects of climate change are already being felt all around the planet. In coastal areas, those effects are manifesting in storms with unprecedented destructive potential.
What is a skyquake?
Skyquakes are very real. What causes them, however, is shrouded in mystery.
Why lab-grown meat may not be as eco-friendly as you think
The move to put alternative protein on our tables and supermarket shelves is picking up the pace.
100% humidity heatwaves are spreading across the Earth. That's a deadly problem for us…
Extreme weathers are scorching the planet. Soaring temperatures paired with monstrous humidity levels are leading to almost impossible temperatures for the human body.
In terms of our carbon footprint, is it really better to eat freshly sourced, locally grown food?
Off to the farmers market we go.
Earth's supervolcanoes are waking up. Here's what that means for the planet
Earth’s biggest and deadliest volcanoes are waking up. And they could deliver a colossal eruption at any moment.
Here's how our Universe will (probably) end
A supercollider may one day help us predict the fate of the Universe. Scientists will use it to find a hidden instability built into the fabric of existence… one that could destroy everything.
Earth's underwater forests are under threat. Here are the ingenious ways they could be saved
Seagrasses, corals and kelp are crucial to Australia’s marine ecosystems. But they are under pressure. With the help of communities and traditional knowledge, scientists are striving to restore these underwater forests to protect carbon stocks and marine wildlife
Top 10 of the world's biggest (and deadliest) volcanic eruptions
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
Are hurricanes getting worse?
Add that to the list of things to fret about.
The 8 absolutely weirdest places in the Universe
Including one right here on Earth.
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2024
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life.
Would a planet need a Moon for life to evolve?
The Moon is a lot more than just our neighbour.
There are 27 ways hot weather can kill you. Here’s how to avoid them
Overheating can cause serious health problems.