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Origin of the Unusual Beaks of Pufferfishes Discovered

Discovery by scientists led by Gareth Fraser of the University of Sheffiel gives new clues about how such unique structures can evolve.

Europe, US Sign Major Environmental Monitoring Agreement

Europe, US Signs Major Environmental Monitoring Agreement

Leaders from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sign landmark deal that will further strengthen cooperative science activities in the areas of climate, weather, oceans and coasts.

Imminent Irreversible Planetary Collapse and Collision Course Predicted

Team of scientists from Chile, Canada, Finland, the United Kingdom, Spain and US say planet earth is fast moving towards doomsday.

IEA Applauds UK’s Efforts and Visions for Low-Carbon Future

IEA Lauds UK’s Efforts and Visions for Low-Carbon Future

Report recommends huge private sector investments in energy infrastructure for the UK to decarbonise its economy and energy system.

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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen Celebrates 2012 World Environment Day at Green Nation Fest

UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and supermodel Gisele Bundchen joins celebrations for World Environment Day at Green Nation Fest.

Powerful Google Mapping Tool Launched to Protect World’s Important Biodiversities

Google Mapping Tool Launched to Protect Biodiversity

The Google mapping tool will help to view and protect some of the most threatened species across the globe.

Nasa to Send Unmanned ‘Severe Storm Sentinels’ Aircraft for Hurricane Study

A number of Nasa centers, federal and university agencies are coming together to study hurricane formations and intensity changes in the Atlantic Ocean basin.

Nasa's Predicts Milder Amazon Fires in 2012

Nasa's First Formal Prediction Calls for Milder Amazon Fires in 2012

Nasa forecasts less wildfires at the Amazone basin in 2012 compared to the previous years.

Developer RWE Npower Renewables to cut number of turbines from 417 to 278 for Atlantic Array project in Bristol Channel

£3bn Offshore Wind Farm Operation Scaled Back Following Public Outcry

Developer RWE Npower Renewables agrees to reduce number of turbines from 417 to 278 for Atlantic Array project in Bristol Channel.

Solar Powered Aircraft Flies 17 Hours, Lands Safely in Madrid [SLIDESHOW]

Piloted by Solar Impulse’s co-founder André Borschberg, Solar Impulse prototype aircraft HB-SIA’s flight lasted for a total of 17h 3min 50s as it touched down on Spain’s land.

‘Hair of Grizzly Bear’ Study to Determine Population Size Launched

USGS Launches Study to Determine Grizzly Bear Population

USGS has applied the same method, using the hair of the bear, to estimate the population size of grizzly bear in the Glacier National Park - Bob Marshall Wilderness complex in northern Montana.

Fugitive Penguin Finally Captured in Tokyo [VIDEO]

A fugitive penguin that's been on the run for 82 days has finally been caught by police and returned to the Tokyo Sea Life Park from which it escaped.

Oxygen-Breathing Life Existed Due to Shift in Planet’s Volcanoes: Study

Conditions that led to the Great Oxygenation Event 2.5 billion years ago were caused by sudden changes in the “inner workings” of earth.

Pre-Historic Deep Sea Microbes Discovered in Pacific Ocean Deposits

Researchers have discovered ancient bacteria that have not eaten for 86 million years inside the Pacific Gyre which is believed to have existed well before dinosaurs were extinct.

The basking shark was seen swimming into Looe harbour in Cornwall (Facebook/BBC Cornwall)

Basking Shark Spotted Swimming in Looe Harbour, Cornwall [PICTURES]

Huge basking shark spotted swimming in British harbour for first time in 20 years.

Saola: New Laos Antelope Heading for Extinction, WWF Warns

Saola, an antelope-like member of cattle family, recently discovered on Laos-Vietnam border is under threat according to conservation groups

Ancient Methane Released from Arctic Ice Melt May Intensify Global Warming

Researchers find that methane stored underground for millions of years in the Arctic is seeping into the atmosphere.

Earth's resources are unsustainable at current worldwide rate of consumption

WWF: Two Earths Needed by 2030 to Sustain World Population

WWF Living Planet Report gives stark warning of the Earth’s diminishing resources.

Ancient Panda Related to Endangered Giant Panda Discovered in Spain

Fossilised remains of a primitive panda species genetically related to China's endangered giant panda have been discovered in Spain

Fastest Growth of Underwater Volcanoes Documented at Monowai [PICTURES]

Images captured in Tonga-Kermadec Arc shed new light on link between the depth changes to explosive activity at volcano.

Mysterious 'Sea Monster' Confirmed as Giant Jellyfish

Deepstaria Enigmatica, the rare jellyfish species, is a YouTube sensation.

Dolphins, Birds Mysteriously Die in Staggering Numbers on Peru Beaches [PHOTOS]

At least 5,000 birds and 900 dolphins have washed up dead on Peru's northern coastline in recent weeks.

Rise in Asian Tiger Shrimp May Pose Invasive Threat on Native Species

Rise in Asian Tiger Shrimp May Pose Invasive Threat to Native Species

Rising numbers of the species have been noted along the southeast and Gulf coasts of the US.

Twenty Four New Threatened Reptiles Discovered in the Caribbean

New Threatened Reptiles Discovered in Caribbean

24 new species of lizards from the Caribbean islands have been identified for the first time by researchers from the US in addition to the six known existing species in the region.

Popocatepetl Volcano: Mexico Awaits 'El Popo' Eruption [SLIDESHOW]

More than one fifth of the population of Mexico on looking towards the Popocatepetl volcano as schools and farmers begin preparing for an eruption.

Research have found some bears are swimming more than 400 miles to find ice caps (Reuters)

Polar Bears in 'Awesome' 400 Mile Swim Marathons to Hunt Iceflow Seals

Research finds amazing lengths polar bears go to find ice caps which haven't melted.

Artificial ‘Human Reef’ in Cancun Sea Fully Grown, Looks to Protect Natural Corals [Underwater PHOTOS]

Created by British artist Jason de Caires Taylor, the sculpture park was designed to reduce the impact over half a million tourists have on the area's natural reefs every year.

Popocatepetl Volcano Threatens Millions with Gas and Ash and Keeps Mexico on High Alert [VIDEO]

Mexico City just 40 miles away from volcano throwing poison gases a mile up into the air over Puebla state.

Large Hadron Collider Detects New Three Quarks Subatomic Particle

If confirmed by peer review, this will mark the second particle discovered at the Large Hadron Collider in the last few months, according to Forbes.

Koala Bear Listed as Threatened Species

As Koala bears number has plunged deeply in Australia, the country says the species is vulnerable and added to its national list of threatened species.