Deep in central Australia, the Finke River may hold the record for being the oldest existing river on the planet. Estimated ...

Beneath the waves off Japan’s Yonaguni Island lies a stepped, angular structure that has baffled divers for decades. Is it a ...

Europa is unique in the solar system because it possesses liquid water, organic compounds on its icy surface, and energy from Jupiter’s strong gravitational pull ...

Memorizing seven continents feels settled, like learning the alphabet. A new study argues the ground rules are less tidy.

"We're not saying, and we can't say, that there's no life in Europa. What we're saying is that it's a harder proposition, ...

With backcountry camping, river swims and endless solitude, the multi-day Escalante hiking route offers deep insight into the ...

A new analysis of stress, tides and interior forces suggests Jupiter’s icy moon Europa lacks the active seafloor faulting ...

Beneath the surface of the world’s deepest lake, scientists have uncovered strange geological structures unlike anything seen ...

A new study suggests Europa likely lacks the tectonic activity and hydrothermal vents needed to support life at its seafloor, ...

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to ...

The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and ...

New research raises doubts about Europa's potential for supporting life, due to the lack of tectonic and volcanic activity on ...