Environment

A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA's Curiosity rover. The image shows the base of Mount Sharp, the rover's eventual science destination.

Sep 10, 2012 09:24 AM EDT

As Curiosity Explores Mars New Study Negates Life Support System on Planet

A new theory suggests that the early years of Mars may not have been suitable to invite inhabitants.

Sep 09, 2012 02:32 PM EDT

British Scientists to Search for Life Beneath Antarctic Lake Ice

A team of British scientists is on an expedition to search for life in the harsh environments of Antarctica.

A montage of the deep-sea crustaceans tested for UV vision.

Sep 06, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

Deep-Sea Crabs Use Color Vision to Search Food

Crabs living in deep-sea waters use color vision to find their food, finds a new study.

Sep 05, 2012 08:37 AM EDT

Invasive Alien Mammals Pose Threat to Native Biodiversity in Europe

Nearly 68 percent of mammals not native to Europe cause health and ecological damage, and are posing a big threat to the native biodiversity, finds a new study.

Sep 04, 2012 09:01 AM EDT

Global Warming Breeds New Species, Ups Biodiversity in Long Run

Global warming can increase biodiversity over million years of years, suggests a new study.

A male desert Goby performing an aggressive display.

Sep 02, 2012 02:10 PM EDT

Small Nest-Holding Male Fish Show Aggressive Behavior than Large Fish

A new study suggests that small nest-holding male fish have more aggressive behavior than large ones.

Aug 31, 2012 09:06 AM EDT

Southern Elephant Seals’ Choice of Prey Helps Them Hunt in Dark

Bioluminescence helps southern elephant seals in search of their prey in the dark, suggests a new study.

Aug 30, 2012 08:57 AM EDT

Antarctic Methane Release Catastrophic for Climate Change

Increased amount of methane could possibly be present beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, a new study suggests.

Aug 22, 2012 07:52 AM EDT

Lessons From The Past: Deforestation Devastated Mayan Civilization

A new study has revealed that ancient Maya may have contributed to drought that led to their decline centuries ago.

Aug 21, 2012 08:01 AM EDT

New Study Suggests Link Between Quakes Below Antarctic Glaciers and Ocean Tides

A new research suggests a possible link between earthquakes below Antarctic glaciers and ocean tides.

Aug 21, 2012 07:48 AM EDT

Marine Cloud Brightening to Slow Down Global Warming

Researchers are urging to test the controversial idea of marine cloud brightening that could help counter global warming.

Aug 18, 2012 04:42 AM EDT

Arctic Ocean Ice Shrinking at Record Pace

The shrinking pace of the Arctic Ocean has hit a record pace with higher-than-average temperatures accelerating the breakup of sea ice.

Aug 18, 2012 04:21 AM EDT

Soil Bacteria Could Help Kill Zebra Mussels

Scientists are working on a soil bacteria called Zequanox which could potentially help fight zebra mussels.

Aug 16, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

South Pacific Islands Victim of Climate Change

An alarming study that will be published in the journal Nature claims that greenhouse gas emissions will have a devastating effect on South Pacific countries.