In the geologic history of Earth, shifting plate tectonics are commonplace, and Africa's impending rift is but another chapter in that story. The Earth's continents are far from constant.

A rare blood moon lunar eclipse — which hasn’t happened in the U.S. since 2022 — was visible for skywatchers across most of ...

It was during this time that I also discovered the other side of Africa’s most populous city: The phenomenon of families living on water, in Makoko – a sprawling waterfront informal settlement ...

The splitting of Africa isn’t an isolated event; continents have drifted apart and re-merged at least three times throughout Earth’s history. This endless cycle of drift and collision ...

A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to ...

To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet ...

What does Africa’s digital revolution look like? Across the continent, local innovators are doing revolutionary things with cloud-enabled mobile technology. From smartphones that serve as ...