Biologists have developed a new method to measure the extent to which regional geographic features -- including barriers between regions, like mountains or water -- affect local rates of speciation, ...

FARGO— Every summer we are asked about a particular geographic feature that affects storms. Someone on a lake or near a ridge seems to always miss the worst of summer thunderstorms. However, a large, ...

The landscape beneath our feet has shaped military conflicts throughout history. From mountain passes to desert expanses, geographical features have determined the fate of armies and empires. These ...