Discover the world's largest freshwater lakes. Lake Baikal (Russia) is the deepest and largest by volume. Lake Superior ...

Lakes are important for Earth’s ecosystems which serve as freshwater reservoirs, support biodiversity, and offer recreational ...

Across continents and civilizations, massive bodies of water have quietly shaped human history. While some call them seas and others name them lakes, these inland waterways continue to influence ...

Chinese scientists have made a major step in the hunt for elusive subatomic particles called neutrinos. Researchers from ...

On retirement from public life, Wilmar Eliaser Simandjorang found a quiet place on a hillside overlooking Lake Toba, on the ...

One of the most unique and expensive properties ever offered in Texas—the sprawling, private Lake Monticello—is still up for grabs. Listed at a jaw-dropping $131.1 million, the 5,700-acre estate ...

The high ridges and alpine meadows of northern Peru’s Andes range are among the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. The mountains also are rich in gold, copper, and other minerals that have made ...

The proposal to build a 1,000-MW nuclear power plant on Kenya’s southeastern coast has faced strong opposition from residents and environmental experts, who warn of potential harm to communities, ...

A sprawling mansion sold for $11 million in Lake Forest on Wednesday, ending another powerful Midwest business family’s run at the property with an elite history of ownership. The home at 930 East ...

Spend a stylish night at Humbird, Schweitzer’s design-forward boutique hotel. Ski, snowboard, hike, bike, or hit the trails on horseback at the local mountain resort. In the warmer months, take to the ...

A restaurant with about 80 years of history returned to Lake Dallas last weekend. Aubrey and Nellie Howard began serving catfish and hush puppies out of their home in 1945. This was the beginning of ...