Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

Scientists have proposed new origins of the Yangtze and the Yellow Rivers.

Scientists Suggest New Origins for China’s ’Mother Rivers’

Jul 26, 2009, 4:00 pm

Scientists have proposed new origins of the Yangtze and the Yellow Rivers.

Observing a small arachnid crawling across my living room, I run to fetch a cup to trap it.

The Poisonous Animals of Wild Australia

Jul 25, 2009, 10:00 pm

Observing a small arachnid crawling across my living room, I run to fetch a cup to trap it.

Scientists have underestimated the potential for a giant quake and tsunami that could swamp much the U.S. northwest and Canadian west coasts, British and U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Quake, Tsunami Potential High on U.S. West Coast

Jul 20, 2009, 11:00 pm

Scientists have underestimated the potential for a giant quake and tsunami that could swamp much the U.S. northwest and Canadian west coasts, British and U.S. researchers said on Monday.

The world's largest solar power project, the Desertec Project, enters concrete planning stages at a Munich meeting.

Sahara Solar Project to Move Forward at Munich Meeting

Jul 9, 2009, 10:00 am

The world's largest solar power project, the Desertec Project, enters concrete planning stages at a Munich meeting.

Researchers have discovered a new sub-species of monkey in a remote part of the Amazon rain forest.

New Monkey Discovered in Brazilian Amazon

Jul 8, 2009, 7:00 am

Researchers have discovered a new sub-species of monkey in a remote part of the Amazon rain forest.

Ancient Green Building Tech Revived

Jul 5, 2009, 7:00 am

Just like when building sandcastles, getting the moisture levels right is all-important for constructing houses from packed earth, UK researchers say.