Environment

Cold-water coral reefs are growing much deeper than seen previously in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 12, 2012 06:59 AM EDT

Cold-Water Corals Grow at Record Depths in Gulf of Mexico

A team of researchers has discovered that the cold-water coral is growing much deeper than seen previously in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 10, 2012 01:21 PM EDT

NASA's New Way to Track Formaldehyde

NASA scientist is helping to fill a big gap in scientists' understanding of how much urban pollution ultimately winds up in Earth's upper atmosphere.

Aug 10, 2012 12:59 PM EDT

How much nitrogen is fixed in the ocean?

Research study in "Nature" confirms improved method by marine scientists from Kiel.

Aug 09, 2012 07:19 AM EDT

New Chemical Compound Forming Sulfuric Acid May Impact Climate Change

Researchers have discovered a new chemical compound in the Earth’s atmosphere that forms sulfuric acid causing a significant impact on the climate change and health.

Aug 07, 2012 05:06 PM EDT

How forests thrive after fires and volcanoes

Forests hammered by windstorms, avalanches and wildfires may appear blighted, but a Washington State University researcher says such disturbances can be key to maximizing an area's biological diversity.

Aug 06, 2012 03:43 PM EDT

Microbes, sponges, and worms add to coral reef woes

Study identifies additional risks to reefs stemming from pollution and heavy fishing

Aug 06, 2012 02:26 PM EDT

Airborne technology helps manage elephants

For years, scientists have debated how big a role elephants play in toppling trees in South African savannas.

Aug 06, 2012 11:19 AM EDT

Leaky water pipes problem solved by Sheffield engineers

Leaky pipes are a common problem for the water industry: between 20 and 40 per cent of the UK's total water supply can be lost through damaged pipes.

Aug 06, 2012 10:59 AM EDT

New study helps predict impact of ocean acidification on shellfish

An international study predicts the likely impact of ocean acidification on shellfish and other marine organisms living in seas from the tropics to the poles.

Aug 03, 2012 11:49 AM EDT

Bears, scavengers count on all-you-can-eat salmon buffet lasting for months

Salmon conservation shouldn't focus on managing flows in streams and rivers or on preserving only places that currently have strong salmon runs.

Aug 02, 2012 11:54 AM EDT

Stanford Expert Brings Climate Change Science to Heated Capitol Hill

Now's the time to prepare for the heat waves, heavy rains and droughts that climate change will bring, says Stanford's Chris Field, a noted climate researcher.

Aug 01, 2012 06:59 PM EDT

Ecosystems reveal radiation secrets

A new study casts doubt over the validity of models used to assess the impact of radiation on human health.

Aug 01, 2012 06:14 PM EDT

Earth absorbing more carbon, even as CO2 emissions rise

Planet's carbon uptake doubles in past 50 years, researchers ponder how long trend can continue.

Aug 01, 2012 05:42 PM EDT

Astronomers catch video of near-miss asteroid

Astronomers filmed a small asteroid called 2012 KT42 which narrowly missed Earth on 29 May.

Aug 01, 2012 04:57 PM EDT

NASA sees twin typhoons headed for double China landfall

NASA's Terra satellite captured two tropical cyclones on visible imagery today, August 1 as they head for landfall. Typhoon Saola is approaching Taiwan and Typhoon Damrey approaching southern Japan, are both headed for landfall in China.