Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

The 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).

Deepest Part of the Oceans No Longer Hidden

Jun 4, 2009, 5:00 am

The 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).

In Maranhão, Brazil, resides one of nature's most spectacular wonders. Imagine wandering the desert dunes under the baking sun.

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: Natural Surrealism

May 31, 2009, 2:00 pm

In 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 pm

A 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.

Environmentally friendly product that is harmless to wildlife, earthworms, bumblebees, pets and children

'SuperNemos' May Be the Future for Eco-Friendly Insect Control

May 13, 2009, 6:00 am

Environmentally friendly product that is harmless to wildlife, earthworms, bumblebees, pets and children

The M3 motorway is still under construction but TaraWatch have not given up their hopes of saving the Irish historical site called

TaraWatch Looks Across the Atlantic for Support

Apr 15, 2009, 6:00 am

The M3 motorway is still under construction but TaraWatch have not given up their hopes of saving the Irish historical site called "The Hill of Tara" and surrounding monuments; help may be on its way from across the Atlantic.

When Professor Wayne Maddison, a University of British Columbia researcher, was invited to participate in a biodiversity survey in far away Papua New Guinea, he thought a dream might finally come true.

Papua New Guinean Jumping Spiders Open New Doors

Apr 9, 2009, 2:00 pm

When Professor Wayne Maddison, a University of British Columbia researcher, was invited to participate in a biodiversity survey in far away Papua New Guinea, he thought a dream might finally come true.