Environment

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.

Feb 20, 2013 10:45 AM EST

Rock Hyrax Urine Helps Track Climate Change History

A team of researchers is analyzing layers of urine deposited by rock hyrax to trace past climate changes in South Africa.

Feb 20, 2013 10:38 AM EST

Super-Pod of Dolphins Spotted off California Coast

A mega-pod of dolphins spanning across 7 miles of ocean was spotted off the coast of San Diego.

Feb 20, 2013 08:27 AM EST

New Species of Scorpion Discovered near Tucson, Arizona

A new species of scorpion has been discovered in the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona.

Feb 19, 2013 07:05 AM EST

Removal of Predators Leads to Carbon Emission Rise: Study

Removal of predators at the top of the food chain causes a significant rise in carbon emissions, says a new study.

Feb 19, 2013 03:54 AM EST

Reduction in Arctic Sea Ice Affects Balance of Greenhouse Gases: Study

The melting of Arctic sea ice is causing significant changes to the balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, suggests a new study.

Feb 19, 2013 02:13 AM EST

Alpine Cushion Plants Help Other Plants Survive in Harsh Mountain Environments

Alpine cushion plants help other plant species to survive in harsh mountain environment, according a new research.

Feb 18, 2013 03:50 AM EST

Extreme Winters Affect Fish Habitat: Study

A study has been conducted in order to understand the importance of winter conditions for fish in streams and rivers in cold regions.

Meteor Shower Strikes Central Russia Sparking Panic

Feb 18, 2013 02:07 AM EST

Meteor Shower Strikes Central Russia, Sparks Panic

A meteor shower streaked central Russia and the Urals region Friday at 9.00 a.m local time, causing havoc and injuring 1,000 people, reports authorities.

Feb 11, 2013 07:20 AM EST

Bats Carry More Human-Infecting Virus than Rodents

According to the latest finding published in the online edition of the Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, bats carry more human-infecting viruses that are easily transmitted from animals to humans, when compared to rodents.