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May 15, 2013 03:40 PM EDT

World's Fish Species Have Been Migrating to Cooler Water for Decades: Impact of Climate Change

Fish and other sea life are migrating toward the Earth's poles--and have been doing so for more than three decades. This mass migration seems to point to a changing landscape that has drastically been impacted by warming seas.

May 15, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

African Fossils Reveal Evolutionary Split Between Old World Monkeys and Apes

Ancient African fossils may have solved an evolutionary mystery. Researchers have discovered remains that reveal new information about the evolution of primates, and could show the oldest evidence of a split between Old World Monkeys and apes.

Dogs Comfort the Grieving Families at Sandy Hook

May 15, 2013 01:38 PM EDT

Dogs and Humans Evolved Together? More Than Man's Best Friend

A new study suggests that dog's may have had a large role in humans' evolutionary journey.

May 15, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Two Alaska Volcanoes at Risk for Exploding: Lava Flows Cause Concern

Two volcanoes in Alaska are at risk of exploding with little to no warning. After lava flowed from the two volcanoes yesterday (Tuesday), authorities placed both locations on the second-highest alert levels.

May 15, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Paleontologists Uncover Fossil of New Species of Ancient Dolphin-like Reptile

A dolphin-like marine reptile once travelled the ancient seas that once covered Iraq. Known as an ichthyosaur, the reptile was once thought to have declined gradually in diversity. Now,paleontologists have unearthed the remains of a creature that has completely altered this view.

May 15, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Spectacular Rainbow Halo Around Sun Yesterday Captured by New York Residents (Video)

A massive, rainbow-colored halo encircled the closest star to Earth, causing residents in New Jersey and New York to look up and take notice as they speculated about the possibility of aliens and discussed weird weather.

May 15, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Mining 'Green' Gold: Scientists Discover the Key to Environmentally Friendly Method

Gold mining has often been associated with serious environmental issues. Now, scientists have discovered a way to mine gold that's both environmentally friendly and cheap--by using cornstarch.

Lowering Ocean Temperatures Helps in Saving Coral Reefs

May 15, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

Lowering Ocean Temperatures Helps Save Coral Reefs

According to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers at the University of Bristol state that limiting the amount of global warming could buy some more time for tropical coral reefs.

May 14, 2013 02:58 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Deadly Green Pit Viper in Honduras

Scientists have discovered a new species of brilliant green pitviper deep within the cloud forest in northern Honduras.

May 14, 2013 02:28 PM EDT

Elephant Tramples Poacher: Illegal Hunting Trip in Charara Safari Proves Deadly

A poacher was trampled to death by an elephant he was trying to shoot.

May 14, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

The Fishy Origins of Human Hips: Evolution from Sea to Land

Scientists have revealed the fishy origins of human hips, pointing out that we have more in common with our fish ancestors than researchers once thought. The findings could have huge implications for the study of evolution.

May 14, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Mount Everest Sheds Frozen Cloak as Glaciers Rapidly Shrink

Is Mount Everest shrinking? Its glaciers certainly are. Researchers are taking a new look at the snow and ice covering the tallest mountain in the world, and have discovered that the peak is rapidly shedding its frozen cloak.