Environment

Mar 30, 2017 05:54 AM EDT

Scientists Unravel Mystery Behind Arctic's Green Ice -- Climate Change the Culprit?

New mathematical model to explain how a massive bloom of phytoplankton is growing under the Arctic sea ice.

Mar 28, 2017 10:19 AM EDT

Earth’s Devastating Extreme Weather Traced to Climate-Altered Jet Streams, Says Study

The planet's crazy weather - extreme floods and droughts included -- can be tracked to changes man has made in the climate.

Mar 28, 2017 06:27 AM EDT

The Ocean Can't Breathe: Mexico-Sized Algae Bloom in the Arabian Sea Should Concern You

The Mexico-sized algae bloom is reportedly caused by the algae bloom in the Gulf of Oman, which occurs twice a year.

Mar 28, 2017 10:28 AM EDT

Toilet Beer, Anyone? Breweries Experiment With Beer Made From Recycled Water

Few years ago, Bill Gates appeared on Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon to chug down "poop water," and ultimately, to convince everyone that recycled water is safe to consume.

Mar 28, 2017 06:08 AM EDT

Avalanche in Japan Ski Resort Kills Eight People, Injures 40

The seven students and one teacher from Otawara High School in Tochigi Prefecture were attending a climbing event in the town of Nasu when the incident happened on Monday at around 8:30 a.m.

Mar 27, 2017 12:48 PM EDT

'Australia's Jurassic Park': World's Most Diverse Dinosaur Tracks Identified in Kimberley's Dampier Peninsula

The team discovered well-preserved dinosaur tracks that are so diverse, it almost covers the entire fossil record of dinosaurs found in west Australia.

University Of Miami Studies Climate Change Effects On Coral Reef

Mar 27, 2017 12:01 PM EDT

Almost 40 Percent of Corals Die Due to Climate Change in South China Sea

Due to a higher temperature, 40 percent of corals in the South China Sea died in a span of six weeks in the South China Sea.

Mar 27, 2017 06:22 AM EDT

Wild Monkeys Help Lost Man Survive in the Amazon for 9 Days

A man who got lost in the Amazon forest for nine days claims he survive with the help from wild monkeys.

Mar 27, 2017 06:08 AM EDT

Not Just Bad Breath: Orcas Eject Unhealthy Mix of Bacteria When They Exhale, Possibly Due to Human Waste

Scientists study the endangered species' breath to identify potential diseases affecting the struggling population.

Mar 27, 2017 03:52 AM EDT

'Near Threatened' Beluga Whales in Danger as Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks Due to Global Warming

As the Arctic sea ice continues to disappear, Beluga whales are running out of food. Beluga whales are classified as a "near threatened" species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Mar 27, 2017 05:59 AM EDT

Earth Hour 2017: Cities, Monuments Go Dark to Fight Climate Change

Multiple cities and even historical monuments have shut their lights in support for Earth Hour 2017. The campaign hopes to boost the support and clamor for the usage of renewable energy to fight climate change.

Mar 27, 2017 04:25 AM EDT

LOOK: First Ever Aurora Australis Charter Flight Treats Travelers to Spectacular View of Southern Lights

Instead of looking up, why not fly through the dazzling natural light show?

Improved plastic solar cells can absorb more energy

Mar 24, 2017 05:54 AM EDT

Synlight: Germany Turns on World's Largest Artificial Sun to Create Climate-Friendly Fuel

A gigantic artificial sun will help scientists develop new ways of producing hydrogen fuel.

Mar 24, 2017 05:42 AM EDT

Success! Dutch Solar Bike Path 'SolaRoad' to Expand Operations Until 2018

SolaRoad's solar bike path project is expected to continue its operations until 2018 after success in its few years of trials.

Mar 24, 2017 04:11 AM EDT

Sierra Leone Pastor Finds Giant 706-Carat Diamond, 'Surrenders' Gem to Government

The largest diamond (968.9 carats) in the area was found in 1972 and sold for $2.5 million. Despite the rarity, Momoh surrendered the diamond to President Ernest Bai Koroma as a form of appreciation for all the development projects being implemented by the government in their area.