Earth’s eighth continent, Zealandia, has been largely unrecognized and “missing” from maps for 375 years. This mostly underwater landmass, spanning about 4.9 million square kilometers, challenges ...

When he was in second grade, my son observed to me that Asia was a “fake continent.” Having considered myself an Asian all my adult life, I was taken aback that day as we studied an atlas together.

Australia may seem like a stable landmass, but it's steadily drifting northward at a surprising pace — about 2.8 inches (7 cm) per year, roughly the speed at which human fingernails grow. Scientists ...

Asia, the most populous continent, boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and ancient civilizations. From the Indus Valley to modern technological hubs, Asia significantly contributes to the ...

Many authors have suggested that some Indian continental lithosphere has subducted, but owing to its buoyancy has underplated the Asian continent 4,5. More recently, tomographic imaging of the mantle ...

Asia is an enormous continent full of exotic beaches, mouth-watering cuisine and incredible history, but according to Lonely Planet, there are some places not to be missed this year. The travel guide ...