Nature: Unknown Knowledge

In October 2012, satellites measured subtle signals that suggested volcanic activity on remote Heard Island. These images, captured several months later, show proof of an eruption on Mawson Peak.

The Lighthouse Atoll in the Belize Barrier Reef is featured in this image acquired by Japan’s ALOS satellite.

27 March is Dick King-Smith?s birthday and, although his name might not immediately be ringing bells in your head, there?s a strong possibility that yo

Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rampant in grocery store meat, and it doesn't seem to be going away

The rare fish's genome is slowly evolving—and contrary to prior speculation, it probably isn't the common ancestor of all land animals

IceBridge closed out the fourth week of its Arctic campaign with a flight over the striking landscape of eastern Greenland's Geikie Peninsula and a survey of a Canadian ice cap before taking two days off over the weekend.

Springtime in the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France, as in most places, is a season of abundant growth.

Learn more about the Giant sequoia - with amazing Giant sequoia videos, photos and facts on ARKive

Learn about coral reef conservation. Fact file includes videos, photos, a case study of the Chagos and the chance to become a science superhero by surveying coral reef health in our online game, Team Wild.

In the UK?s not-too-distant past, it was possible for most any Tom, Dick, or Harry (with a little money) to plunk himself down in the driver?s seat of

A new report points to drought, climate change and increased demand for water as the reasons the iconic river no longer reaches the sea

ESA Observing the Earth homepage, features the latest news on Earth observation missions and satellites, including ERS 1, ERS 2, Envisat, Metop, Meteosat and Living Planet.