Environment

Mar 16, 2017 06:43 AM EDT

LOOK: Dazzling Blue Algae Lights Up Tasmanian Waters After Dark

Sea sparkle brightens up the coastline, but it's not all good news.

Mar 16, 2017 04:21 AM EDT

Severe Air Pollution in China During Winter May Be Worsened by Global Climate Change

Global climate change could worsen the severe air pollution in China, especially during winters.

World's Smallest Horse Visits New York City

Mar 16, 2017 04:15 AM EDT

Study: Horses, Other Mammals Are Shrinking as Climate Heats Up

Researchers find that one of the effects of global warming is the shrinking size of warm-blooded creatures.

Mar 16, 2017 06:27 AM EDT

Biggest Snow Storm in 129 Years Hits Northeastern United States Including New York

A major snowstorm whipped through the northeast and mid-Atlantic portion of the, including New York City on Tuesday.

Demonstrators Gather in Brisbane Ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit

Mar 17, 2017 03:40 PM EDT

Climate Groups to Converge in DC to March Against Removal of Clean Power Plan

Climate groups such as the People's Climate Movement (PCM) have come in opposition of the supposed removal of the Clean Power Plan (CPP) courtesy of the United States Administration under President Donald Trump.

Researchers Develop Graphene Panels That Generate Energy Through Rainfall

Mar 16, 2017 03:28 PM EDT

Scientists Create Graphene Panels That Generate Energy From Rainfall

Graphene is at it again. Scientists appear to be able to create solar panels that can generate energy when it rains, completely being one step closer to changing the entire dynamic of solar energy.

Mar 15, 2017 09:58 AM EDT

This 40000-Year-Old Cranium in Portugal Blurs the Line of Evolution

A newly discovered fossil exhibits traits from both Neanderthals and Homo erectus.

NASA's Operation IceBridge Maps Changes To Antartica's Ice Mass

Mar 15, 2017 07:40 AM EDT

'Game of Thrones' Elements of Fire and Ice May Be Behind Earth Freezing for 5 Million Years

The Earth froze into a massive snowball roughly 717 million years ago. Scientists explain how a perfect storm of fire and ice made this happen.

Dinosaurs Arrive At The O2 For The Arena Spectacular

Mar 15, 2017 11:05 AM EDT

Asteroid Impact, One-Third the Size of the One That Killed Dinosaurs, Wiped Out Ancient Native American Civilization

An extinction-level asteroid impact, one-third the size of the one that killed the dinosaur, may have caused the extinction of 35 species of animals and the obliteration of the Clovis Native American civilization.

Electronic Car Maker Telsa Reports Quarterly Earnings

Mar 15, 2017 10:57 AM EDT

New Compact Electric Vehicle 'Tesla Y' Debuts Ahead of Launch, Tesla Opens in South Korea

Elon Musk confirmed that the new compact EV SUV Tesla Model Y is patterned after Model 3. There is no date set yet as to when the new car model will be unveiled.

Mar 15, 2017 07:15 AM EDT

British Cruise Ship Damages Indonesia's Pristine Coral Reefs in Rajah Ampat Islands

One of the most pristine coral reefs of Indonesia was severely damaged as a British-owned cruise ship ran aground during a low tide last week.

Mar 15, 2017 10:41 AM EDT

Marijuana Industry Will Make More Jobs Than Manufacturing in 2020 -- How Will This Happen?

Despite what people say about the dangers and benefits of marijuana, perhaps cannabis supporters will gain a win, labor-wise. It's predicted that the marijuana industry may in fact make more jobs than manufacturing as early as 2020.

Mar 15, 2017 10:29 AM EDT

Alert! Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Hits Record High, a 'Real Shock to the Atmosphere

A team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide has hit record levels.

Export-Import Bank Holds 2014 Annual Conference

Mar 14, 2017 10:42 PM EDT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Bets to Save Southern Australia from Power Crisis in 100 Days

Elon Musk may solve the power crisis in Australia by installing $25 million worth of battery packs. He promised to have them installed and working in 100 days or everything will be free.