Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

When a Monterey County woman died in a shark attack off Pacific Grove in late December, it was the 17th such fatality in 75 ...

Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

The story of Greenland's name weaves together sly marketing, climate change and the Vikings. While Erik the Red selected the ...

The new 3D model, made possible by Binghamton researchers, lets visitors explore the main quarry of Easter Island, home to ...

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Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) generally gets credit for finding America. In grade school, many of us learned this ditty: ...

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A pirate shipwreck from the 18th century is discovered off the coast of Madagascar with cargo worth $138 million.

In London, the Natural History Museum released its 2025 list of newly described species, formally adding 262 plants and ...

Discover Georgia restaurants where fried fish takes center stage, delivering crispy perfection, bold Southern flavor, and ...

In 2025, the ocean absorbed an extra 23 zettajoules of heat energy in 2025, breaking the ocean heat content record for the ...