Environment

Feb 10, 2013 06:04 AM EST

Curiosity Collects First Bedrock Sample on Mars

For the first time, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has drilled into a flat, veiny rock and collected a sample from its interior.

Feb 10, 2013 04:51 AM EST

Reptiles, Amphibians on Remote Philippine Island Contribute to Unique Biodiversity

The Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the Philippine island of Luzon boasts of more than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Feb 10, 2013 04:39 AM EST

9-Foot Pygmy Sperm Whale Washes Ashore Cayman Islands

A rare pygmy sperm whale, which washed ashore the Cayman Islands Thursday, has died.

Feb 08, 2013 06:52 AM EST

Ancient Insect Species Shed Light on Global Biodiversity

A new study has confirmed the theory that change in modern species diversity across mountains in the tropics is greater than in temperate latitudes.

Feb 08, 2013 06:33 AM EST

Turtles Produce Mucus-Like Substance to Delay Egg-Laying

Turtles delay laying their eggs until they find a safe environment, reveals a new study.

Feb 08, 2013 04:35 AM EST

Return of Yellowstone Wolves not Enough to Restore Ecosystem: Study

A new study suggests that the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park is not enough to restore the park's ecosystem.

Feb 08, 2013 02:35 AM EST

Salmon Use Earth's Magnetic Field to Navigate: Study

Salmon use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate in open water as they locate their river of origin to breed.

Feb 07, 2013 07:14 AM EST

Russian Explorers Claim Record Dive into Frozen Siberian Lake

Russian explorers claimed that they have created a record in diving to the bottom of Labynkyr - one of the world's coldest lakes.

Feb 07, 2013 03:52 AM EST

Mobile Antarctic Research Station Opens

Britain's new Antarctic research station has officially been opened Wednesday, the British Antarctic Survey announced.

Feb 06, 2013 07:59 AM EST

Moles Rely on Stereo Sniffing to Locate Prey [Video]

Common mole, the critter that disrupts gardens, can sniff out its prey using stereo scent, according to a new study.

Feb 06, 2013 06:39 AM EST

Aphids Land on their Legs after Falling from Plants

Aphids can land on their feet after falling from the plants they feed on, reveals a new study.

Feb 06, 2013 05:30 AM EST

African Elephants Living Outside National Parks Have Higher Levels of Stress

A new study finds that wild African elephants living in unprotected areas have higher levels of stress.

Feb 06, 2013 02:51 AM EST

Tadpoles may Help in Maintaining Ecosystem of Freshwater Streams

Tadpoles, larva of a frog or a toad, may help in maintaining the ecosystem of freshwater streams, according to a new study.

Feb 05, 2013 08:05 AM EST

Crabs May Help Great Barrier Reef Corals to Combat Deadly Disease

Furry coral crabs are helping Great Barrier Reef coral to combat white syndrome disease, reveals a new study.

Feb 05, 2013 06:18 AM EST

Asian Birds May Need Help to Adapt to Climate Change: Study

Many bird species will likely suffer under future climate change, according to a new study.

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