Environment

Jan 27, 2013 04:29 AM EST

Archaeologists Unearth Pile of Ancient Skulls in Mexico

Archaeologists have unearthed over 150 skulls in an empty field in Mexico, where a lake had once flown through.

Jan 26, 2013 09:20 PM EST

Climate Change Beliefs of Independent Voters Shift With the Weather, UNH Study Finds

There's a well-known saying in New England that if you don't like the weather here, wait a minute. When it comes to independent voters, those weather changes can just as quickly shift beliefs about climate change.

Jan 25, 2013 07:07 AM EST

Curiosity Takes Night Images of Martian Rock Using UV Vision

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has taken the first night images of a rock, using the camera on its robotic arm.

Jan 25, 2013 06:11 AM EST

Pesticides Causing Population Decline of Amphibians: Study

Pesticides are playing a significant role in the population decline of amphibians, according to a new research.

Jan 24, 2013 08:17 AM EST

Andean Glaciers Melting at Faster Rates, Says Study

A new study reveals that the glaciers of the Andes Mountains have shrunk by up to 70 percent since the 1970s.

Jan 24, 2013 07:41 AM EST

Dogs Evolved from Wolves by Feeding on Food Waste

A new study sheds light on why some wolves evolved into man's best friend - dogs.

Jan 24, 2013 07:17 AM EST

Giraffes Prefer to Stay in Groups with Particular Females: Study

Female giraffes are choosy and prefer to stay in groups with particular females, a new study reveals.

Jan 23, 2013 07:25 AM EST

Sunken Wood on Seafloor Feeds Deep-Sea Life

A new study finds that sunken wood can develop into attractive habitats for various deep-sea organisms.

Jan 22, 2013 08:12 AM EST

Scientists Demand Closure of Caribbean Turtle Farm

A team of researchers is demanding a turtle farm in the Caribbean to be closed down, following animal welfare issues.

Jan 21, 2013 07:32 AM EST

Belgium Plans to Build Artificial Island to Store Wind Energy

Belgium is planning to build an artificial island in the North Sea to store wind energy.

Jan 18, 2013 06:06 AM EST

Global Warming Causes Spring Flowers to Bloom Earlier: Study

Global warming is causing spring flowers to bloom at the earliest dates, says a new study.

Jan 17, 2013 05:45 AM EST

EFSA: Insecticides Pose Threat to Honey Bees

The European Food Safety Authority scientists have detected a threat to bees from an insecticide, 'neonicontinoid'.

Jan 16, 2013 05:09 AM EST

Black Carbon Second-Biggest Human Contributor to Climate Change: Study

A new study indicates that black carbon is the second leading contributor of global warming.

Jan 16, 2013 03:53 AM EST

2012 was among Earth's 10 Warmest Years on Record, Says NASA

The year 2012 was one of the 10 warmest years on record since 1880, NASA scientists announced Tuesday.

Jan 15, 2013 05:49 AM EST

Russian Team Retrieves Clean Samples from Buried Antarctic Lake

Russian researchers announced that they have successfully retrieved clean samples from Lake Vostok in Antarctica.

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