Environment

Mar 20, 2013 11:14 AM EDT

Drilling for Oil in the Arctic May Get Harder Thanks to Shell

After a series of mishaps, the U.S. Department of Interior is strengthening the requirements Shell will need to adhere to before it can drill in the Arctic.

Polar bears found in the western shore of Hudson Bay

Mar 20, 2013 05:27 AM EDT

Climate Change Forcing Polar Bears to Stay on Land

A new study has found that climate change has forced polar bears to spend a lot of time on land. Since the polar bears require drifting sea ice to travel, hunt and mate, less ice means they have to survive on their fat reserves. Researchers add that the change in migration pattern has also affected reproduction of these polar bears.

Mar 19, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

U.S. To Push For 80 Percent Reductions In Vehicle Emissions and Gas Usage By 2050

New research indicates that petroleum consumption and carbon emissions in vehicles in America can be reduced 80 percent by 2050.

Mar 19, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

Ancient Tectonic Plate Under California Prompts Re-Thinking Of American Tectonic History

An ancient tectonic plate along the American west coast long thought to have been subducted beneath North America is causing scientists to re-examine the entire tectonic history of western North America.

Mar 19, 2013 01:56 PM EDT

China's Air Pollution Gives Rise to "Cancer Villages"

After years of hiding it under the bed, China is approaching the issue of cancer villages.

Mar 19, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

High-Speed Solar Eruption Triggered Amazing Northern Lights (SLIDESHOW)

The coronal mass ejection that flew by Earth at some 900 miles per second produced a minor geomagnetic storm, which in-turn produced some particularly lovely northern lights.

Mar 19, 2013 12:47 PM EDT

John Kerry Calls for Action for Ross Sea Antarctic Ocean Reserve

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced yesterday that he plans to take action in protecting the Ross Sea.

Mar 19, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

Stingrays Fed by Tourists Showing Distinct Feeding, Behavior Patterns: Study

Tourists feeding stingrays have changed the creatures' feeding habits along with behavior and mating habits, a new study finds. Researchers say the research finding raises questions about the impact of interactive tourism on marine wildlife, reports e!sciencenews.

Mar 18, 2013 09:10 AM EDT

Study Shows Plankton Soak up More Carbon Dioxide than Estimated

Planktons near the surface of water have more carbon than was previously believed, according to a new study. Researchers argue that the scientific models that estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in water need to be revised as data on phytoplankton has shown that these planktons soak-up double the amount of carbon dioxide than estimated.

Mar 16, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

Coronal Mass Ejection From The Sun Speeding Towards Earth At 900 Miles Per Second

A high-speed coronal mass ejection erupted from the sun and is blazing in the direction of Earth at speeds of 900 miles per second.

Mar 16, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

New York City's Rats Will Be Fed To Infertility

New York adopts a new plan to sterilize the city's rat population.

Mar 13, 2013 07:26 AM EDT

DDT Exposure in Womb Raises Risk of Hypertension in Women: Study

It isn't just genetics or diet that raises the risk of high blood pressure, but even exposure to certain chemicals raises risk of hypertension even before birth. A new study has shown that DDT exposure in the womb raises high blood pressure risk in women.