During July, magnitude 5.8 Uranus can be spotted as a blue-green speck in binoculars and as a small 3.5 arc-seconds-wide disk through any telescope. On July 4, the far brighter planet Venus will pass ...

Where People Meet Place Discover the fascinating world of population geography! From the densest cities to the emptiest regions, we explore how people shape the planet — and how the planet shapes ...

It is easier to find your geographical middle if you only need to deal with one nation. Still, there are plenty of methods to ...

The US president wants separate spheres of influence dominated by the US, China and Russia. For small states, this new world order poses both risks and opportunities.

The Global Magazine of News and Ideas. This black-and-white photo shows students and faculty milling about near the front entrance of a large building fronted with limestone columns and a wide ...