Environment

Mar 01, 2013 02:09 AM EST

New Marine Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea

Researchers have discovered several new species of marine mammlas at Madang Lagoon in Papua New Guinea.

Feb 28, 2013 08:08 AM EST

Some Australian Flowers Evolved Red Hues to Attract Bird Pollinators: Study

A new study finds that some Australian native flowers evolved color spectral signatures to attract bird pollinators.

Feb 28, 2013 05:11 AM EST

Leatherback Turtles may become Extinct within 20 Years: Study

Critically endangered leatherback sea turtles are facing an extinction risk within 20 years if conservation efforts are not expanded.

Feb 27, 2013 06:22 AM EST

Exposure to Ship Noise Increases Metabolic Rates of Crabs: Study

A new study finds that ship noise increases the metabolic rates of crabs, indicating higher levels of stress.

Feb 27, 2013 04:15 AM EST

Poisonous Dead Mice to be Air-Dropped to Combat Invasive Snakes in Guam

The U.S. government will air-drop poisonous dead mice on the jungles of Guam, to reduce the invasive brown tree snakes' population.

Feb 26, 2013 04:48 AM EST

Severe Frostbite Forces British Explorer to Quit Antarctic Expedition

Severe frostbite has forced British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes to pull out of an expedition to cross the Antarctic in winter.

Feb 25, 2013 08:03 AM EST

Ancient Micro-Continent Found Beneath Indian Ocean

Scientists have discovered fragments of an ancient micro-continent that lies buried in the Indian Ocean.

Feb 25, 2013 02:42 AM EST

Scientists Predict More Snowfall in Polar Regions, but Less Worldwide

A new climate model predicts that there will be an overall drop in snowfall across the globe, as a result of rise in carbon dioxide levels over the next century.

Feb 24, 2013 04:28 AM EST

Glowing Sharks Light up to Threaten Potential Predators

Glow-in-the-dark lanternsharks use their bioluminescence as a warning system against potential predators as well as to camouflage themselves from prey.

Feb 22, 2013 06:36 AM EST

Bumblebees Detect Flowers' Electric Fields: Study

Scientists have discovered that bumblebees can sense the electric signals of flowers.

Feb 22, 2013 05:20 AM EST

Giant Goldfish may Affect Lake Tahoe's Ecosystem, Researchers Warn

Goldfish are invading Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, amid concerns that the invasive species may affect the lake's ecosystem.

Feb 22, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Small Rise in Global Temperature may Trigger Permafrost Melt: Study

A new analysis on Siberian caves suggests that the country's permafrost could thaw, if there is a global temperature rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Feb 21, 2013 09:51 AM EST

Curiosity Sends New Images Confirming First Drilled Mars Rock Sample

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has sent new images showing the first sample obtained from the interior of a Martian rock.

Feb 21, 2013 06:54 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

A new study on oceanic whitetip sharks finds that the endangered species regularly crosses international boundaries.

Feb 20, 2013 11:14 AM EST

Threatened Acacia Trees Crucial to Preserve Rare Bat Species in Israel

A new study signifies the importance of preserving the threatened acacia trees in order to protect the rare insectivorous bats in Israel.

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