Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to ...

How should a politician who holds the greatest power in their country act after losing a war, losing the support of traditional allies, and failing to find new ones?

Ever wondered how much of our vast, mysterious oceans we’ve uncovered? Spoiler alert: not nearly as much as you’d think!

Judith Sutherland considers the significance crossroads communities used to have in rural American, recalling the history of Eckley community.

Like someone had designed a small town theme park, except this place is gloriously, authentically real. Founded in 1779 (before Tennessee was even a state!), Jonesborough is the kind of place where ...

The USDA divides the United States into seven planting regions, known as hardiness zones, which were most recently updated in 2023. The maps below show these planting regions. Need a break?

Trump signed a new executive order this month to decrease reliance on foreign lumber. The order could result in the felling ...

Case counts vary by state, however. Each week, the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. The color-coded map indicates each state’s activity level, ranging from minimal to ...

Cases of measles, a highly infectious disease that is particularly dangerous to children, have been reported in 12 U.S. states since the beginning of 2025, according to the Centers for Disease ...