Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

In Earth's fossil record, soft-bodied organisms like jellyfish rarely stand the test of time. What's more, it's hard for any ...

Humans can ‘feel’ hidden objects under sand from 2.76 inches away, revealing the surprising power of remote touch.

"If you want to see some needle ice, but don’t want to visit the tundra, look before the ground has frozen or during a cold ...

Dirt is all around us. Under our feet. What we live on. What we build our houses and roads on. Dirt is just … there, ...

Researchers find that Earth’s orbital rhythms influenced sediment and organic preservation in Jurassic shale deposits.

Every year, the southwest monsoon event changes India’s river systems. The changes include turning one of India’s rivers red.

The Río de la Plata, also known as the Silver River, is a major river in South America. Learn about this river, its legendary ...

Potable (drinkable) water implies it meets regulatory health guidelines for drinking, and can be used for cooking, brushing ...

In 1925, the Khyber Pass Railway was inaugurated as a bold imperial experiment at the edge of empire.

In December, I wrote about eskers, long ridges of gravel left by a river flowing within or under a glacier. I singled out the ...

By Rachel Sargent Mirus On an early winter walk with my three-year-old in a local town forest, we heard our steps crunch on ...