- By Tudor Vieru
- July 27th, 2012
Sulfur Plays Critical Role in Regulating Atmospheric Oxygen
Study suggests its influence may have been underestimated
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 27th, 2012
Extreme Weather Promotes Greenhouse Gas Emission from Peatlands
Experts reveal new vicious circle leading to climate change
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 26th, 2012
Seafloor Methane Seep Discovered near San Diego
This is the first structure of this type identified at this location
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 26th, 2012
Why Life on Earth Is Left-Handed
New study reveals additional insights into this mystery
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 25th, 2012
Sea Ice Levels Very Low at the North Pole
NSIDC experts release new statistics on ice extents in the Arctic
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 25th, 2012
New Species Can Emerge in As Little As 6,000 Years
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 25th, 2012
China Reduced Emissions Significantly During 2008 Olympics
Traffic restrictions in Beijing had a positive effect on the environment
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 25th, 2012
Great Lakes Are Getting Increasingly Warmer
Temperature levels reach new records, scientists say
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 24th, 2012
Greenland's Ice Sheet Melting at Unprecedented Pace
This is the second-largest ground-based ice reservoir in the world
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 24th, 2012
New Neural Subsystems Hardwire Mice's Response to Predators
The pathway is responsible for processing important smells
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 24th, 2012
How the Polar Bear Emerged
An interplay of genetics and environmental influences created it
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 24th, 2012
Portions of the Global Ocean Have No Vitamin B
This was predicted a long time ago, but never observed in practice
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 23rd, 2012
How Volcanic Particles Turn To Rock or Ash
The processes involved are more complex than first thought
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 19th, 2012
Underwater Eruptions May Promote Coral Reef Health
This may be how the Great Barrier Rift formed to begin with
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 19th, 2012
Ocean Fertilization Experiment Successfully Completed
The endeavor increased our knowledge of the planet's carbon cycle
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 19th, 2012
Farmers Need to Learn to Use Fertilizers Better
A new program to promote responsible fertilizer use will begin soon
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 17th, 2012
June 2012 Was the Fourth Warmest on Record
NOAA experts compile new preliminary analysis covering this month