From cave kisses to albino creatures to crystal clear pools, caves and caverns are a unique world to discover for travelers. On your next getaway, you can explore the world under the earth’s surface ...

Not all maps chart the Earth’s surface — and the David Rumsey Map Center’s newest exhibition in Green Library proves just that. The exhibit “Above & Below: Cartography Beyond Terrain” opened on Oct. 8 ...

Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold new mission ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Scientists used a handheld laser scanner to build the first-ever 3D maps of caves beneath the Grand Canyon's ...

It already exists in the natural world. Now, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic engineering, scientists have created “supersilk.” And it’s poised to upgrade far more than our clothing.