Unearthing the mysteries of our planet’s past, ancient maps offer a unique window into the world as it once was, depicting continents that have long since disappeared. These maps, coupled with modern ...

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Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren't necessary for early continents. The formation of Earth's continents billions of years ago set the stage for life to thrive. But scientists ...

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 ...

Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, most of the remnants of a 2 million square mile lost continent known as Zealandia have fascinated scientists since 2017. Now, researchers from GNS Science in New ...

For Samantha Cortese, adding texture to the continents is the most satisfying part of painting a map masterpiece for a client’s home. Cortese has been interested in paper maps since she was a kid ...