Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment
Airborne Nitrogen Affects Aquatic Ecosystem in Alpine Lakes
Nov 8, 2009, 2:00 amImpact of airborne nitrogen released from burning of fossil fuels much greater than previously recognized.
Divers Probe Mayan Ruins Submerged in Guatemala Lake
Nov 5, 2009, 11:00 pmScuba divers explore depths of volcanic lake in Guatemala to find clues about an ancient sacred island where Mayan pilgrims flocked
Global Pollution-Fighters Find 12 Success Stories
Oct 28, 2009, 2:00 pmTwelve of the worst pollution problems in the developing world are being cleaned up, a new report claims.
Bloggers Map China’s Pollution
Oct 28, 2009, 1:00 pmA map pinpointing the location of some of the worst-polluted parts of China is spreading on the Chinese Internet.
'Mummified' Pine Trees Found in Norway
Oct 25, 2009, 1:00 amNorwegian scientists have found “mummified” pine trees, which have been dead for almost 500 years but not yet decomposed.
Giant Dinosaur Prints Found in France
Oct 24, 2009, 4:00 pmAmateur archeologists have discovered what may be the biggest dinosaur tracks ever found.
Aquarium Report Offers Update on World's Seafood
Oct 21, 2009, 11:00 pmThe world's demand for seafood is causing serious distress in the oceans, according to a new report.
Deep-Sea Microbes Give Leads on Nitrogen Cycle
Oct 18, 2009, 1:00 amScientists have identified an unexpected metabolic ability in a symbiotic community of deep-sea microorganisms. Discovery of this ability may help solve a lingering mystery about the world's nitrogen cycle.
Ireland to Join North Sea Scheme to Combat Pollution
Oct 15, 2009, 12:00 amIreland's "Exclusive Economic Zone" waters are soon to be incorporated into the "Bonn Agreement".
Loss of Top Predators Collapses Ecosystem
Oct 12, 2009, 2:00 amAs apex predators decline, smaller mesopredators proliferate and cause economic and ecological disruptions.
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