While the 21st century has been bumpy, it has also ushered in monumental scientific and technological breakthroughs that have ...

Seven wonders that existed in Nigeria 1. The Great Walls of Benin in Nigeria were larger and longer than the famous Great Wall of China. Alas, the Walls of Benin were destroyed by the British in 1897 ...

The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13-14, with the best viewing between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. under moonless ...

How archaeologists are rediscovering the ancient world's most marvelous monuments The canonical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were renowned for their size or splendor and—in all cases—the ...

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.

The Geminids are peaking this weekend. Amateurs and experts regard the dazzling celestial display as one of the year’s best meteor showers.

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

The Geminids peak when the moon is 30 percent full, according to the International Meteor Organization. To get a hint at when ...

The top 10 most beautiful countries in the world for a holiday: Greece tops the global ranking thanks to its incredible mix ...

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Just north of La Jolla proper lies Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, home to the rarest pine tree in America and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Southern California. The Torrey pine ...