Our planet’s first known mass extinction happened about 440 million years ago. Species diversity on Earth had been increasing ...

A supercomputer has produced a predictive model detailing the tectonic catastrophe that would end life on Earth as we know it ...

Narrated by Tom Hanks and with music by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, the docuseries highlights the world's great supercontinent ... Season 1 Episode 5: "The Frozen North ...

The split between South America and Africa 135 million years ago was a fiery affair, new research finds. The continental breakup spewed over 3.8 million cubic miles (16 million cubic kilometers) of ...

The Making of THE AMERICAS will air on NBC on Sunday, Apr. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The new special will give audiences a ...

The supercontinent in question ... The Sun will shine brighter and emit nearly 2.5% more energy than today. In addition to intense and unlivable climatic conditions, frequent volcanic eruptions ...

Join Tom Hanks as he narrates 'The Americas', a stunning nature documentary that explores the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of North and South America.

In her second series as host of Life Stories, Kate Garraway has lined up a celebrity guest who is sure to grab attention: TV ...

At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

NBC describes The Americas as “a love letter to the world’s greatest supercontinent featuring ... into The Frozen North when Season 1 Episode 5 premieres on Sunday evening.