In a new study, researchers analyzed ancient DNA from the bones and teeth of 42 people who lived as long as 2,600 years ago on Papua New Guinea — the nation inhabiting the eastern half of New ...

A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered 194 km southeast of Kimbe, the ...

The U.S. Defense Department is funding a $400 million fuel storage facility in Papua New Guinea as part of the growing military ties under a 2023 defense agreement between the two countries.

All times above are Papua New Guinea time. Shake data is as of Saturday, April 5 at 6:20 a.m. Papua New Guinea time. Aftershocks data is as of Wednesday, April 9 at 5:20 a.m. Papua New Guinea time.

So far, the new species has only been found on Sudest Island, an island off the southeastern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea and northeast of Australia, but “may eventually be found on ...

On a small island in Papua New Guinea, a “large” creature moved around a mining site, its black eyes scanning the surroundings. Something about the “matte” animal caught the attention of ...

A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea following a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The tsunami warning was rescinded just after 7 p.m. ET on Friday.

Papua New Guinea is home to "extraordinary biodiversity, accounting for over 5 percent of the world's total," notes the United Nations Development Programme.