From the smallest creak to the mightiest waterways, rivers have shaped the natural world and the course of human civilization. But a river’s only consistent attribute is change, and it’s precisely ...

Satellite image of the Irrawaddy River delta in Myanmar, a major rice growing area. European Space Agency, CC BY-SA Throughout history, important cities around the world have flourished along river ...

Large floods will sometimes force a river to jump course and forge a new path across the landscape, in rare and catastrophic events known as river avulsions. These events can wipe out entire cities ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In August 2008, the Koshi River—typically meandering from the ...

Humans have always had a complex relationship with rivers, which both fostered and threatened civilizations throughout history. Just recall Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of death and rebirth, who ...

Large floods will sometimes force a river to jump course and forge a new path across the landscape, in rare and catastrophic events known as river avulsions. Scientists have now published a global ...