The movements of additional American warships and airplanes don’t guarantee a U.S. strike on Iran — but it does give President Trump the ability to carry out one should he choose to do so.

A major shift may be brewing in the Pacific Ocean: Forecasters say El Niño could develop later this year. If it does, it can reshape weather patterns across the United States during the second half of ...

Discover hidden spots in Florida most locals don’t even know about, from secret springs to wild islands and surreal gardens you’ll want to visit now.

The drive to Halibut Point takes you through quintessential New England coastal towns, with Rockport itself being worth its own day trip. But once you turn onto Gott Avenue and approach the park ...

Spring Break travelers to the Southwestern and Southeastern United States should expect challenging conditions, with a real ...

About 56 million years ago, Europe and North America began pulling apart to form what became the ever-expanding North Atlantic Ocean. Vast amounts of molten rock from Earth's mantle reached the ocean ...

Even with a sturdy ship and the help of satellite images, negotiating the frozen ocean requires a dose of humility before nature’s might.

Half of Earth’s oceans are more than 3.2km deep. Beneath them lie cavernous plains untouched by sunlight, vast gaping trenches made by Earth’s tectonic plates shifting, and ranges of underwater ...

A look at what we know and don't yet know about how climate change could affect the paths of these storms — and the all-important question of how often they'll make landfall.

Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland is Maryland’s best-kept secret, and honestly, it’s a miracle it’s stayed under the radar this long. Let’s talk about location for a second because Oakland isn’t ...