Neanderthals inhabited western Eurasia from about 400,000 years ago until their extinction about 40,000 years ago and have often been caricatured as the archetypal "cavemen". Questions about their ...

The Chemistry Behind Cave Formation Cave formation starts with a simple chemical reaction between water and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, creating carbonic acid. This weak acid forms when ...

Evidence from caves in France and Spain shows Neanderthals made symbolic art long before Homo sapiens, reshaping ideas about ...

Ancient cave paintings dating back 65,000 years are turning human history on its head. Found in remote caves across four continents, these artworks suggest a shocking origin—and they weren’t made by ...

Between the Sinks and the Rise of the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie, the river famously disappears into subterranean mystery.

Banyllashisha Wankhar from Meghalaya explores the cultural and ecological significance of caves through her film The Cave Within Me.

Embark on an unforgettable journey as you explore the hidden wonders and stunning formations of Lake Shasta Caverns' ...

A cave in northern Greenland shows the Arctic once thawed under mild conditions. Scientists say even small warming can ...

Moaning Cavern near Vallecito features the largest single cave chamber in California, where adventurous visitors can rappel 165 feet to the bottom. California Cavern in Mountain Ranch offers walking ...

Ok, let's agree that China's Baigong Pipes are not evidence of extraterrestrial life. But then, what are they? Scientists ...