Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment
Abnormal Fish Ear Bones Caused by High CO2 Levels in Ocean
Jul 2, 2009, 7:00 amRising carbon dioxide levels in the ocean may cause abnormally large ear bones in fish
Illegal Logging Driving Lemurs to Extinction in Madagascar
Jun 25, 2009, 7:00 pmDestruction of habitat in Madagascar's forests lead not only to extinction of species, but also of the forest itself.
Largest Underground Man–made Cave Discovered in Israel
Jun 24, 2009, 4:00 pmExcavators from the University of Haifa have uncovered the largest artificial underground cave ever built in Israel
Scientists Publish Work That Saved the Large Blue Butterfly
Jun 21, 2009, 5:00 amOn the 25th anniversary of the large blue butterfly’s reintroduction to the UK, research has been published for the first time revealing how it was done...
Butterfly That Mimics Ants Points to Conservation Clue
Jun 21, 2009, 2:00 amA blue butterfly died out in Britain 30 years ago because of disruptions to a life cycle that includes pretending to be an ant.
Mass Transit Not So Eco-Friendly, Study Finds
Jun 9, 2009, 3:00 pmMass transit, over its life cycle, may do more environmental harm than all those gas-guzzling SUVs.
Deepest Part of the Oceans No Longer Hidden
Jun 4, 2009, 5:00 amThe Abyss is a dark, deep place, but it's no longer hidden. At least when Nereus is on the scene. Nereus is a new type of deep-sea robotic vehicle, called a hybrid remotely operated vehicle (HROV).
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: Natural Surrealism
May 31, 2009, 2:00 pmIn Maranhão, Brazil, resides one of nature's most spectacular wonders. Imagine wandering the desert dunes under the baking sun.
Study Turns Back Clock on Origins of Life on Earth
May 20, 2009, 3:00 pmA heavy bombardment by asteroids the size of Ireland was not enough to wipe out life on Earth 3.9 billion years ago, researchers said on Wednesday in a finding that turns back the clock of life by 500 million years.
'SuperNemos' May Be the Future for Eco-Friendly Insect Control
May 13, 2009, 6:00 amEnvironmentally friendly product that is harmless to wildlife, earthworms, bumblebees, pets and children
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