These narrow zones are some of the most important locations for the global economy Straits are a vital part of the global ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have identified a single mechanical ratio that dozens of unrelated sea creatures, from ...

Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz carry around 20% of the world’s supply. But for countries on the Persian Gulf, the waterway is more than just an energy route ...

A four-person team has shaped the Encounters section of Art Basel Hong Kong, organizing it around the elements of water, fire, earth and ether.

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Every time it feels like nature has run out of surprises, it pulls something completely unexpected out of nowhere.Did you know that there’s a tiny hummingbird with a neon pink throat, or a frog that ...

Florida's coast, from Palm Coast to Miami, is expected to have a high risk for rip currents -- a red flag -- through Sunday, March 22. Here's how to spot a rip current and stay safe.

The slowing Atlantic current, impacted by climate change, poses a significant global security threat, scientists warn. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Now, with Iran reportedly laying sea mines in the narrow waterway, the possibility of its closure lasting days – or even months – is no longer hypothetical. Shockwaves are already coursing through ...

A NASA rover has discovered signs of an ancient river beneath Mars' surface, using ground-penetrating radar to reveal buried ...

Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence yet that Earth’s tectonic plates were on the move 3.5 billion years ago. By analyzing magnetic fingerprints in ancient rocks, they reconstructed ...