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.
Here's how scientists are rewriting the origin story of Earth & life itself
Although key details are missing from the story of how our Solar System formed, recent discoveries are helping scientists fill in the blanks and understand how rare it is.
8 incredible animals alive today that survived the dinosaurs
Meet the 'living fossils' that give us a glimpse into life in the distant past
Top 10 biggest statues in the world
The tallest monuments found on planet Earth.
How many countries are there in 2025?
Here's the surprisingly complex answer to the simple question.
Top 10 largest countries in the world 2025
Listed by total area, these are the biggest countries on Earth in 2024.
Top 10 smallest countries in the world
Listed by population, we explore the tiniest countries on planet Earth in 2023.
What is the coldest city in the world in 2025?
The world's coldest city in winter is warmer in London during the summer.
Top 10 hottest places on Earth 2025
Ranked by highest recorded temperatures, these are our planet's ultimate hot spots.
How the ancient Amazonian 'dark earth' could save Earth’s future
The mysterious, nutrient-rich soil of the Amazons might hold the secret to fight climate change.
The deepest hole on Earth: Inside the race to harness unlimited power from our planet's core
While harnessed geothermal heat help plants grow at the Eden Project, advanced new technology could turn it into a renewable source of clean, green energy for all.
Here's what causes Europe's bizarre 'blood rain'
Each year, the sky turn orange in the Canary Islands.
Top 10 largest rainforests in the world 2025
Rainforests are often referred to as the 'Lungs of the world'. But which is the biggest?
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2025
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life.
Climate change will soon make Earth's days longer. Here’s what that means for the planet
Two recent studies have shown that global warming is changing things in ways we couldn’t imagine
Top 14 largest cities in the world
Our planet is becoming increasingly populated, as illustrated by these megacities.
What causes rainbow clouds?
Have you ever managed to catch a glimpse of one?
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.