King Crabs Invade the Antarctic
A new report from the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that King Crabs have not just invaded parts of Antarctica but are doing severe damage to the regions wildlife.
British to Test 'Artificial Volcano' to Counteract Global Warming
In order to forestall global warming, a new team led by British academics are working towards recreating an artificial volcano that would inject particles into the stratosphere and cool the planet. The team plans to use a tethered balloon with a size equivalent to Wembley stadium and suspend it 20km above Earth while linking it to the ground by a giant garden hose
Irene Forces Partial Shutdown of N.J. Nuclear Plants
Three nuclear reactors in southern New Jersey have powered partway down due to debris from the aftermath of hurricane Irene that is now blocking essential cooling water intakes, the Daily Mail has revealed.
Can Climate Change Cause Mental Illnesses?
As climate change and its impacts on our planet and society are still debated, a new report by the Climate Institute of Australia warns against the devastating effects of extreme weather events on communities' mental health.
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New Petition to Save the Amazon as New Laws Threaten Rainforest
The fight for the preservation of the Amazon has been going on for decades, but a new petition fighting against Brazil changing its forest protection laws has been launched online, and has already attracted more than 1 million people.
Otters Come Back From Brink of Extinction
The sighting of two otters in Kent has been heralded as signalling the return of the otter to every British county.
Tropical Mammals Caught On Candid Camera [Rare Photos]
A two year study of tropical mammals around the world has offered an awe-inspiring glimpse into animal life. From 2008-2010, researchers in collaboration with Conservation International and TEAM Network gathered almost 52,000 pictures from 420 hidden automatic cameras placed in protected areas across South America, Africa and Asia.
Gay Bird Couples Just as Loving as Heterosexual
New research indicates that same-sex zebra finch couples are just as affectionate and likely to stay together as their heterosexual equivalents.
Hedgehogs at Risk of Extinction Within 15 Years, New Study Says
According to a new study, 10 indigenous species have suffered the most dramatic decline over the past century in Britain, including hedgehogs, with only one million of them left in the whole country.
Pesticides Put Great Barrier Reef at Risk, Australian Says
A new report from the Australian government on water quality at the Great Barrier Reef finds pesticides from agricultural runoff.
Two (Few) Turtle Doves, Says Endangered Species Report
Christmas may soon need to find a new tune, as Turtle Doves are one of the UK's most endangered species, according to a new report.
Scotland Floods: All the Latest Information as Floods Return
Scotland Floods: All the Latest Information as Floods Return
Vampire Bats Can Sense Blood
Infrared sensors on the lips of Vampire bats allow the animals to locate blood vessels in their prey, scientists have discovered.
UK Set for 2-Week Tropical Heat Wave
The United Kingdom is set for a two week tropical heat wave with temperatures to soar above 30C for most of the two-week period.
Rat Smears Poison From Tree On Fur To Ward Off Predators
A species of rat smears poison from a toxic tree onto its body to evade predators, scientists have discovered.
Thailand: Bangkok to be the New Atlantis?
According to experts, day after day, Bangkok sinks, with the most pessimistic saying part of Thailand's capital could be submerged by 2030, Le Monde has reported.Specialists have also warned that special preventive policies should be implemented as in the case the natural disaster does take place, thousands of lives could be at stake.
Climate Change: Lord Monckton Denies Global Warming
During a climate change debate at the National Press Club in Canberra Australia, Lord Christopher Monckton argued that cutting emissions to curb global warming is like trying to "swat" an asteroid away with a cricket bat.
Chupacabra sighting in Texas was just a joke
Jack Crabtree, a retired wildlife biologist from Lake Jackson, Texas, reportedly spotted the mythical Chupacabra near his home.Crabtree and his wife told ABC News that On July 4 they saw the hairless animal around a creek in the back of their house.
Gray Whales threatened by oil survey, the IWC says
The western population of gray (or grey) whales is one of the most threatened group of cetaceans on the planet, with only about 130 remaining, including an estimated 26 breeding females, and a small area near the Sakhalin coast is their only known feeding ground but efforts to protect are still insufficient, scientists warn.
Climate change: U.K. exceeds emission targets but experts still foresee global warming gloom
While announcing that the U.K. had exceeded its target to reduce its carbon emissions, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne warned that global warming and its affects could reverse the progress of civilisation leading to all-out wars between nations.
Mobile phones do not cause cancer, a new study has found
Mounting scientific evidence is increasingly against the theory that mobile phone use causes brain tumours, according to a comprehensive analysis from an independent international expert panel.
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