Seven Worlds, One Planet is back, and episode two is about the largest and most populous continent on Earth: Asia. Asia is massive and covers around 30% of the Earth’s land area. No other ...

Australia’s Northward Drift: Understanding the Fastest-Moving Continent Australia is the world's fastest-moving continent, shifting north at about 2.8 inches per year. This movement results from ...

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For the first time, Asia is the wealthiest region in the world, surpassing Europe in terms of household wealth. The WSJ's Mariko Sanchanta discusses with reporter Jason Chow why Asia's legion of ...