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The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and adventurers.

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A new geological model revolutionizes a century of theories: a rigid wedge of mantle keeps the Himalayas standing.

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Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the ...

Geophysicists have modeled how Earth’s magnetic field could form even when its core was fully liquid. By removing the effects of viscosity in their simulation, they revealed a self-sustaining dynamo ...

Republican leaders in Congress need to work with their Democrats to end the shutdown and resume full operations at Yosemite, ...

South America is a massive continent with wildly diverse terrain and ecosystems. Exploring it on foot is wondrous, but can be ...

Diwali 2025 is almost here, and this year, the sparkle isn't just in the diyas—it's also in your photos with AI tools. With the festival to be celebrated on 20 October, social media is buzzing with a ...

For billions of years, Earth's continents have remained remarkably stable, forming the foundation for mountains, ecosystems and civilizations. But the secret to their stability has mystified ...