Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. distant view of Surtsey Island There aren’t a ton of forbidden places in the world. The mystery of them can add to their allure, ...

Iceland is known for its hot springs, cold weather, and stunning landscapes. But one lesser-known part of Iceland is Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that people are not allowed to visit.

When Surtsey erupted from the sea in 1963, it became a living experiment in how life begins anew. Decades later, scientists discovered that the plants colonizing this young island weren’t carried by ...

Explore the world's oddities every week with Ken Jennings, and check out his book Maphead for more geography trivia. There were plenty of famous birthdays celebrated in November 1963, the same month ...

All but the most select few are banned from a tiny landform which is one of the newest and best protected islands in the world. Surtsey Island is one of the most difficult places one could hope to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A new study from Iceland’s Surtsey Island shows that birds carried most of the plants that colonised the island, challenging long-held beliefs that seed or fruit shape determines how plants spread ...