Does the name Mercator mean anything to you? It should if you are between the ages of 60 – 90. They were found in all classrooms of that era – third or fourth grade through high school. They are the ...

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible Professor proposes how a black hole in orbit around a planet could be a sign of an advanced civilization Nike names company ...

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An enormous plume of magma is slowly but steadily rising underneath Mars and could one day provoke an eruption of the solar system's tallest volcano.

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Beginning today, users can discover hikes in U.S. national parks, create custom walking routes, save favorite spots to a new ...

All Clear Travel Insurance unveiled its list of the world's most and least walkable cities. To come to its conclusion, the ...

Looking for somewhere to bask in the fall foliage near Denver? You'll love the Independence Mountain Trail in Pence Park in ...

If you see your reflection in the snow covered hills, it might be time to check out a new map from the United States Geological Survey. The map reveals that a surprisingly large part of the country is ...

It took feats of engineering and deft piloting to map the planet’s topography, an achievement that continues to pay dividends ...

This is the second installment of a two-part series about the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Read part one here. Elevation ...

Though they've achieved similar heights of political success, some US presidents' and their first ladies' physical heights differ greatly. George Washington was more than a foot taller than his ...