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World’s First Video Camera in Space To be Launched on 16 October 2013

Apr 08, 2013 10:25 AM EDT

Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change, What Can You do to Make a Difference? (Video)

Earth Day is just two weeks away, and we have to wonder this time around, how are we going to contribute to making the planet a better place?

Apr 08, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

Americans Care More about Global Warming: Gallup Poll Reveals Rising Concerns

Do Americans care about global warming? Apparently their concern is on the rise after several years of expanded public skepticism.

Apr 08, 2013 09:26 AM EDT

Carbon Emissions Create Giant Crabs: Oyster Industry in Trouble

Carbon emissions may be creating giant crabs, causing them to grow to monstrous proportions and threatening the oyster industry.

Apr 06, 2013 08:05 AM EDT

New Research Favors Protein-First High-Salt Environment for Origin of Life on Earth

How did life first evolve on Earth? New findings may point to a protein-first theory in a high-salt environment.

Apr 06, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

How Bumblebees Choose the Best Flowers: Logic and Learned Behavior in Insects

How do bumblebees select the choicest and best flowers to visit? Despite their tiny brains, bees can learn from others and employ logic.

Apr 05, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

Cores Reveal Climate History: 1,600 Years of Ice Melted in 25 Years in Andes

Two ice cores from the Andes have revealed the climate history of our planet; the researchers have found that ice that took 1,600 years to form melted in a mere 25 years.

Apr 05, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Deadly Dragonflies: Master Predators Kill Prey 95 Percent of the Time (Video)

Dragonflies are some of the deadliest insects on Earth. These master predators kill their prey about 95 percent of the time as they swoop and dive through the air.

Apr 05, 2013 09:28 AM EDT

Origin of Life on Earth: Meteorites Provided Ingredients for Primordial Soup

The origin of life on Earth may finally be solved--at least partly. Meteorites may have helped provide the ingredients for the primordial soup of our ancient seas.

Apr 05, 2013 08:59 AM EDT

Climate Change Increases Extreme Precipitation Levels: More Flooding from Major Storms

Climate change could increase extreme precipitation levels, according to researchers from the NOAA. In particular, flooding from major storms could rise significantly.