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May 10, 2013 11:06 AM EDT

Cirrus Clouds Form Around Mineral Dust: How Humans Have an Impact

If you look up in the sky on a relatively clear day, you may see the thin wisps of vapor that mark the formation of cirrus clouds. Now, researchers have discovered a little more about these clouds and how they form around mineral dust.

May 10, 2013 09:28 AM EDT

Ice-Free Arctic May be Nearer Than We Thought: Crater Reveals Warmer World

The Earth may be hurtling toward an ice-free Arctic in the coming years. Researchers have discovered that the icy north experienced an extended period of warm temperatures about 3.6 million years ago, a time when ice was scarce in the Arctic.

May 09, 2013 08:23 PM EDT

Solar Eclipse: 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Expected in Australia on Friday

Australians just might have the chance to witness a solar eclipse, starting Friday.

May 09, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Power Plants: Solar Energy Harvested Directly for Sustainable Electricity

There's a whole new meaning to the term "power plant." Researchers are developing a new technology that allows them to harvest electricity directly from these green photosynthesizers. It could mean a whole new way to harvest sustainable solar energy.

May 09, 2013 01:01 PM EDT

Google Timelapse Reveals Earth's Changes Over Almost Three Decades

If you wanted to catch a glimpse of how our Earth has changed over time, now you can. Google has expanded its mapping platform by launching a new project called Timelapse. This latest project warps you about 30 years into the past and allows you to see how the planet has changed since then.

May 09, 2013 10:12 AM EDT

New 'Red List' Identifies at Risk Ecosystems, Protecting Endangered Environments

Most people are familiar with the Red List that helps identify threatened species across the globe. Now, a team of scientists has helped develop a new Red List system that details ecosystems at high risk for degradation.

Cannibal Tadpole Shed Light on Evolution and Development of Digestive Organs

May 09, 2013 08:42 AM EDT

Cannibal Tadpole Sheds Light on Evolution and Development of Digestive Organs

Latest research from North Carolina State University suggests that a carnivorous, cannibalistic tadpole could provide clues in tracing the evolution and development of digestive organs, according to a news release.

‘Brazilian Atlantis’ the Sunken Island Discovered by Geologists

May 09, 2013 05:10 AM EDT

Sunken Island ‘Brazilian Atlantis’ Discovered by Geologists

A team of Brazilian geologists have announced on Monday that they have discovered the evidence of the sunken island - 'Brazilian Atlantis'. They found huge chunk of granite on the seabed off the coast of Rio de Janeiro which they predict is a part of the continent that was submerged when Atlantic O...

Dangerous Giant African Land Snail Spotted in Texas

May 08, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Deadly Snail: Houston Creature Could be Killer

Many researchers are warning about a deadly, giant African snail that has been reported to be traipsing around in Houston.

May 08, 2013 04:33 PM EDT

Quantitative Computer Models Can be Used to Evaluate Toxicity of Chemicals

An estimated 30 000 chemicals in use in the EU have not been tested. Concerned scientists have brought together necessary data, analysis tools and training materials to help toxicologists remedy the situation.

Greenland Ice Sheet Surface Melting Rapidly

May 08, 2013 03:02 PM EDT

Greenland Glaciers Not Melting as Quickly: Sea Level Rise Slower Than Predicted

Climate change may not be melting the Greenland Ice Sheet as quickly as we once thought. A new study shows that terrain plays an important role in how quickly glaciers disappear.

May 08, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Honeybee Deaths Worsen: Colonies Disappear and Risk Food Supplies

Honeybee colonies are in more trouble than ever, and are putting the nation's food supply at risk. One-third of colonies in the United States died or disappeared last winter, which leaves farmers in a precarious position.