Earth & Environment

Miniaturized Leaf Chameleons Found in Madagascar

February 15, 2012, 6:41 am

Four new chameleon species have been discovered in Madagascar. Measuring mere centimeters in length, they are some of the world’s smallest known reptiles.

Better-Fed Ladybirds Redder and More Toxic

February 14, 2012, 1:51 pm

New research suggests that the redness of the wings of a ladybird, better known as a ladybug, directly links to its toxicity and the quality of its diet in early life.

‘Shieldcroc’: The Prehistoric Crocodile With a Bump On Its Head

January 31, 2012, 5:00 pm

The remains of a new species of ancient crocodilian have been unearthed in Morocco that date back to the Late Cretaceous Period, around 95 million years ago.

SCIENCE IN PICS: Toxic Tiger Mimic Lays Low

January 31, 2012, 12:20 am

Tithorea harmonia, more commonly known as the tiger-mimic butterfly for its black and orange wing pattern, can be found in Central and South America in rainforests and [...]

Wind Causes Freshwater Dome in Arctic Ocean

January 29, 2012, 12:08 am

A huge dome of fresh water discovered in the western Arctic Ocean may be caused by strong Arctic winds speeding up the ocean’s circulation, according to British research.

Mating Patterns Protect Turtles Against Climate Change

January 24, 2012, 7:00 pm

Green turtles are better equipped to cope with climate change than expected.

Scientists Look to Microbes to Unlock Earth’s Deep Secrets

January 24, 2012, 6:38 pm

While scientists have estimated that microbes living in deep ocean sediments may represent as much as one-third of Earth’s total biomass, the habitable portion of the rocky [...]