Environment

Dec 03, 2012 02:07 AM EST

Record High Carbon Emissions Unlikely to Curb Global Warming, Study Says

Emissions of carbon rose by 3 percent last year and will reach a record high in 2012, a new study revealed Sunday.

Dec 02, 2012 10:12 AM EST

Dispersant Used to Clean Gulf Oil Spill Increases Toxicity in Marine Waters

Dispersant used to clean up oil released in the Gulf of Mexico during the Deep Water Horizon spill in 2010 is 52 times more toxic than the oil alone, reveals a new study.

Nov 30, 2012 01:48 AM EST

Spider Silk Protects Plants from Pests

Spider silk helps in protecting plants from insects, reveals a new study.

Nov 29, 2012 03:00 AM EST

Three New Species of Springtails Discovered in Spanish Cave

Researchers have discovered three new species of springtails (Collembola) in the Maestrazgo caves in Teruel, Spain.

Nov 28, 2012 06:25 AM EST

Scientists Find How Crickets Recover From Chill-Coma

A new study sheds light on how insects recover from chill-coma, which will help in managing agriculture and biodiversity in the wake of climate change, researchers say.

Nov 27, 2012 02:35 AM EST

Pac-Man Spotted on Saturn's Moon Tethys

Scientists have found a Pac-Man-shaped feature on Saturn's Tethys, similar to the one discovered on the planet's other moon Mimas in 2010.

Nov 27, 2012 12:38 AM EST

Scientists Discover Ancient Microbes in Salty Antarctic Lake

Scientists have discovered a diverse group of bacteria thriving in the brine of an Antarctic lake that lies beneath 60 feet of ice.

Nov 26, 2012 05:27 AM EST

Astronauts Find New Species of Crustaceans

Astronauts have identified a new species of crustaceans during the European Space Agency's (ESA) CAVES training program.

Nov 26, 2012 05:21 AM EST

Desert Beetle Influences Nanotech Company to Create Self-Filling Water Bottle

A U.S. start-up company has developed a concept to create self-filling water bottles that collects water continually and store it

Nov 26, 2012 05:16 AM EST

Ocean Acidification Corroding Shells of Antarctic Sea Snails

Ocean acidification is corroding the shells of tiny marine snails living around Antarctic seas, making them susceptible to predator attacks, finds a new study.

Nov 25, 2012 04:45 AM EST

Full Moon Has No Effect on Psychological Problems, Study Shows

A new study has debunked the popular myth which suggests a link between lunar cycles and the prevalence of psychological problems in humans.

Nov 25, 2012 04:23 AM EST

Ancient Tombs Discovered in Pakistan's Swat Valley

An ancient cemetery dating back to 3,000 years has been discovered in Pakistan's Swat Valley, a region known for lush green valleys and beautiful mountaims.