Environment

Sep 18, 2012 11:02 AM EDT

Extreme Tropical Rainfall Seasons Due to Global Warming

Global warming is set to intensify extreme precipitation like cyclones and hurricanes in the tropical regions, reveals a new study.

Sep 11, 2012 09:08 AM EDT

Antarctic Bivalves Change Sex to Breed and Brood

A new study suggests that Antarctic bivalves change sex in order to brood their young.

Sep 11, 2012 09:05 AM EDT

Brightest African Fruit’s Color Scheme to Inspire Replacement of Toxic Colors

The brightest fruit of all got its color not because of pigmentation, but because it uses a structural color, reveals a new study.

Sep 10, 2012 09:26 AM EDT

Nicaragua’s San Cristobal Volcano Calming Down

Nicaragua’s San Cristobal volcano, which erupted Saturday prompting evacuation of nearly 3,000 residents, has shown some signs of calming down

A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA's Curiosity rover. The image shows the base of Mount Sharp, the rover's eventual science destination.

Sep 10, 2012 09:24 AM EDT

As Curiosity Explores Mars New Study Negates Life Support System on Planet

A new theory suggests that the early years of Mars may not have been suitable to invite inhabitants.

Sep 09, 2012 02:32 PM EDT

British Scientists to Search for Life Beneath Antarctic Lake Ice

A team of British scientists is on an expedition to search for life in the harsh environments of Antarctica.

A montage of the deep-sea crustaceans tested for UV vision.

Sep 06, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

Deep-Sea Crabs Use Color Vision to Search Food

Crabs living in deep-sea waters use color vision to find their food, finds a new study.

Sep 05, 2012 08:37 AM EDT

Invasive Alien Mammals Pose Threat to Native Biodiversity in Europe

Nearly 68 percent of mammals not native to Europe cause health and ecological damage, and are posing a big threat to the native biodiversity, finds a new study.

Sep 04, 2012 09:01 AM EDT

Global Warming Breeds New Species, Ups Biodiversity in Long Run

Global warming can increase biodiversity over million years of years, suggests a new study.

A male desert Goby performing an aggressive display.

Sep 02, 2012 02:10 PM EDT

Small Nest-Holding Male Fish Show Aggressive Behavior than Large Fish

A new study suggests that small nest-holding male fish have more aggressive behavior than large ones.

Aug 31, 2012 09:06 AM EDT

Southern Elephant Seals’ Choice of Prey Helps Them Hunt in Dark

Bioluminescence helps southern elephant seals in search of their prey in the dark, suggests a new study.

Aug 30, 2012 08:57 AM EDT

Antarctic Methane Release Catastrophic for Climate Change

Increased amount of methane could possibly be present beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, a new study suggests.

Aug 22, 2012 07:52 AM EDT

Lessons From The Past: Deforestation Devastated Mayan Civilization

A new study has revealed that ancient Maya may have contributed to drought that led to their decline centuries ago.

Aug 21, 2012 08:01 AM EDT

New Study Suggests Link Between Quakes Below Antarctic Glaciers and Ocean Tides

A new research suggests a possible link between earthquakes below Antarctic glaciers and ocean tides.

Aug 21, 2012 07:48 AM EDT

Marine Cloud Brightening to Slow Down Global Warming

Researchers are urging to test the controversial idea of marine cloud brightening that could help counter global warming.

Let's Connect

EDITOR'S Choices

Travel

Stonehenge Builders Used Pythagoras' Theorem 2,000 Years Before The Philosopher Even Lived

Animals

New Species Of Ancient Sea Creature Discovered And Named After President Obama

Health & Medicine

Smoking Rate In The US Is At An All-Time Low: CDC

Space

UFO Hunters' Proof Of Alien Life Is Actually Just A Bizarre Rock Formation

Most Popular

arrow