Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital ...

A lurch in the Earth’s tectonic plates can wreak havoc at any time. How do scientists measure quakes, and are we doing enough ...

A controversial ancient map has sparked debate among historians and theorists alike. Could this be evidence of lost ...

Ricci map - detail from a China panel. All images via Wikipedia. In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big ...