Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Like all planets, Earth isn't flat.

Have you ever tried smashing a ball into a flat rectangle? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Walk into any school classroom and you ...

In a fascinating exposé, a visual campaign reveals that the familiar world map we all grew up with is more illusion than fact—an artefact of history, power, and convenience rather than an objective ...