Environment

The oldest Homo sapiens fossils at Jebel Irhoud, Morocco

Jun 08, 2017 02:14 PM EDT

World's Oldest Homo Sapiens Bone Fossil Discovered in Morocco

An international team of researchers unearthed the world's oldest Homo sapiens bones fossils that dated back to 300 thousand years ago. The fossils were extracted from a site in Morocco.

Jun 07, 2017 09:42 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Natural Source of Potent Greenhouse Gas

Decomposing leaves in the soil could promote nitrous oxide emissions.

Export-Import Bank Holds 2014 Annual Conference

Jun 07, 2017 10:03 AM EDT

Elon Musk Quits White House Consultancy Post After Trump Withdrew From Paris Agreement

Industry leaders are quitting from the Presidential Council after President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement. The leaders, including Elon Musk, believe that climate change is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

Jun 08, 2017 06:53 PM EDT

Crack in Antarctic Ice Shelf is About to Launch a Delaware-Sized Iceberg

A giant crack in the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica is causing an ice block the size of Delaware to break off into the ocean.

Jun 08, 2017 06:54 PM EDT

Bumblebees Thrive in Detroit, Where Little Else Can

The economic destruction of Detroit, Michigan produces a thriving ecosystem for bumblebees. Too bad they can't pay taxes.

Jun 07, 2017 09:20 AM EDT

Scientists Develop New Low-Cost Solar Panels Capable of Operating Over a Year Without Losing Performance

Newly developed solar panel cell work for over 10,000 hours without experiencing any significant performance loss.

Jun 05, 2017 09:13 AM EDT

Extreme Heat, Fluid Pressure Discovered at New Zealand’s Most Hazardous Earthquake-Generating Fault

Extremely hot temperatures and high fluid pressures found deep within Alpine fault.

Yosemite National Park Remains Open As Rim Fire Continues In Burn On Park's Western Edge

Jun 02, 2017 12:37 PM EDT

Rockfalls Explained: Yosemite Cliffs Reveal How Heat Causes the Collapse

There's less risk of falling rocks in cooler months, so plan your hike accordingly.

World biggest floating Solar Power Plan - China

Jun 01, 2017 11:24 AM EDT

World's Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in China Connected to Grid

China just linked the world's largest floating solar power plant to the grid. It is located in a former mining area where water accumulated and later mineralized due to collapse in the soil.