Environment

Greenland: A Laboratory For The Symptoms Of Global Warming

May 25, 2017 09:23 AM EDT

World's First Global Ice Archive in the Works to Preserve Memory of Disappearing Glaciers

Every year Earth’s glaciers vanish a little bit more. Here's what scientists are planning to preserve their memory.

Endangered Blue Whales Spotted Off California Coast

May 25, 2017 09:10 AM EDT

The Reason Behind the Blue Whale's Enormous Size

Hint: climate change plays a part in it, as well.

May 25, 2017 05:16 AM EDT

Switzerland to Decommission All 5 of Its Nuclear Power Plant

Swiss voted in favor of the referendum that propose the decommissioning all five of its nuclear power plants.

May 24, 2017 10:04 AM EDT

This Is How Volkswagen Cheated US, European Emission Tests for at Least 6 Years

Researchers reveal Volkswagen defeat system that succefully circumvented standard emission testing for at least six years.

May 23, 2017 11:37 AM EDT

Eating Beans Instead of Beef Could Help Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Americans could help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by eating legumes instead of beef.

May 23, 2017 05:01 AM EDT

Rewriting History: 7.2-Million-Year-Old Remains Put Mankind's Origins Into Question

Scientists discovered ancient fossils that suggest humans may have originated in Europe, not Africa.

May 23, 2017 04:57 AM EDT

Global Warming Is Making Antarctica a Greener Place

Rising temperature brought by climate change is slowly making the Antarctic Peninsula a greener place.

May 22, 2017 10:45 AM EDT

Doomsday Seed Vault Threatened by Flood Due to Permafrost Melt, Seeds Remain 'Safe and Sound'

Water from permafrost melt breached the doomsday vault in the Arctic. It threatened the seeds meant to be a lifeline for humans in case of a catastrophe.

May 22, 2017 10:30 AM EDT

NASA Releases Results of Expanded Annual Arctic Ice Survey IceBridge

NASA's ambitious IceBridge project surveyed a larger area for this year's annual Arctic Ice Survey. The mission called IceBridge surveyed the Eurasian side of the Arctic by completing 39 flights.

May 22, 2017 06:08 AM EDT

'Firefall': Yosemite's Spectacular Fiery Waterfalls Explained

The glowing stream lights up only a few times a year.

A Yellow Eyed Penguin on Enderby Island in the sub

May 18, 2017 11:19 AM EDT

New Zealand's Rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins Nearing Extinction and Climate Change Isn't the Only Culprit

Scientists say the species could die out in the next 50 years.

May 18, 2017 10:39 AM EDT

Remains of Ancient Human Sacrifices in Korea Found Beneath the Walls of Wolseong Palace

Two sets of skeletons were found buried under the walls of a castle in Korea. It is prominent in the Korean ancient culture to bury servants while they're still alive to serve dead kings in the afterlife.

Parents of the baby found with 100 rat bites

May 18, 2017 10:41 AM EDT

Shocking! Newborn Found with 100 Rat Bites in Bloody Crib, Teenage Parents Charged with Child Endangerment

A teenage couple was arrested after their 15-day old baby was found with 100 rat bites. The baby suffered severe injuries including a wound on the head that exposed her skull.

Air Pollution Levels In Putney Exceed Yearly Quota Just Days Into 2013

May 18, 2017 04:56 AM EDT

Diesel Pollutes the Air Much More Than We Thought

Diesel apparently pollutes air much more than what is originally thought. Part of the problem is the defeat devices installed to lower emissions during testing.

May 17, 2017 11:38 AM EDT

From Seals to Goose Eggs: Polar Bears Forced to Change Their Diet Because of Melting Sea Ice

Polar bears are changing their diet due to the changing environment. Instead of their favored seal, the bears are turning to goose eggs for nutrition.