The remote Pacific islands making up the nation of Palau offer that modern rarity of genuinely unspoilt nature, says Rory ...

Japan's new earthquake-sensing nervous system spans ocean fault zones, boosting tsunami warnings by up to 20 minutes and ...

Volcanoes across several US states have recently become active, while no immediate danger is reported, experts remain watchful as seismic activity continues.

In the desert north of Borrego Springs, the Pegleg Smith Monument marks the start of one of California’s most persistent treasure myths. Smith’s maps and outlandish claims have lured seekers for ...