Nuclear war wasn’t narrowly avoided once—it almost happened repeatedly. Faulty sensors, misread radar signals, and human error pushed launch protocols to the edge. In several cases, individual ...

A long-vanished lake has reappeared in California’s Central Valley, submerging nearly 94,000 acres of farmland and reviving ...

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Audrey Denney is trying to win a House seat twice – first in a special election, and then again after the district is redrawn ...

ASX-listed explorers are increasingly pursuing US-based silver projects amidst supply deficits and record-breaking prices.

Government-issued maps offer a promise for safely exploring our public lands, but they no longer reflect the reality of what’s actually on the ground.

The route sometimes referred to as the “Death Drive” is a 370-mile loop from Las Vegas through the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley. Timing is essential, with spring and fall providing the safest ...

Discover everything about the Cascade Range mountains. Check their location, volcanoes, climate, and importance across ...

Nevada gained the southern end of the state in 1867. Then in 1982, Arizona tried to reclaim it, and Southern Nevadans tried ...