Best of the World 2026

'New' island emerges from melting ice in Alaska

Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes

The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people
A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town
11 bodies recovered after Indonesia volcanic eruption as 12 climbers remain missing
Iceland is bracing for a volcanic eruption. Here's the latest on evacuations and travel restrictions
Thousands of earthquakes have scientists watching for a volcanic eruption in Iceland
A volcano in southwestern Iceland is expected to erupt in the next few days
World’s newest island forms in Japanese archipelago
Two supervolcanoes, a world apart, have the attention of scientists

After Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign plans to use socioeconomics, geography instead of race in admissions
Legacy admissions are being rolled back: Here’s which colleges have changed policies
Colleges are ending legacy admissions to diversify campuses post-affirmative action
Affirmative Action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions
Affirmative Action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions
Two Indicators: After Affirmative Action & why America overpays for subways