Scientists study water in nanotubes

LIVERMORE, Calif., June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. government scientists say they have moved closer to understanding how water is structured and how it moves inside single-walled carbon nanotubes.

No immediate plans to move dolphins from NJ river

(AP) -- A group of 15 dolphins can stay in a river near the Jersey Shore for the next few days in the hope that they'll return to the...

Senate Stumbles On Climate Change

Much heat but little light shed as Senate stalls on climate-change bill

Damages Cut Against Exxon in Valdez Case

The Supreme Court reduced what had once been a $5 billion punitive damages award to about $500 million.

Algae From The Ocean May Offer A Sustainable Energy Source Of The Future

New research could help with the large-scale cultivation and manufacturing of oil-rich algae in oceans for biofuel. Algae are a diverse and simple group of organisms that live in or...

Volcanoes erupting beneath Arctic ice

New evidence deep beneath the Arctic ice suggests that a series of underwater volcanoes have erupted in violent explosions in the past decade.

Thin Ice: The Arctic Meltdown Explained

Thin ice now covering North Pole could temporarily melt away, scientists says.

Climate Change Pushes Plants Out of Their Comfort Zone

Mountain species are moving north to beat the heat

Spotting the killer hot spots

Killer hotspots of over-heated ocean water which destroy huge areas of coral and bring starvation to birds, fish and other sea creatures can now be pinpointed, thanks to a major...

Showdown at Grizzly River

A two year old Grizzly Bear named Tuffy negotiates the complex bear society near the MacNeil River of Alaska. Stephen Collins narrates.

Ban chinook salmon fishing on Yukon River: fish conservationist

A total moratorium on chinook salmon fishing on the Yukon River may be necessary to save the fish, said the chairman of the Yukon Salmon Committee.

South Asia News in brief: 12–26 June 2008

Bangladesh gets serious about climate change, Canada and India team up for S&T projects, Bhutanese Yak herders favour solar power, and more.

U.S. explores anti-missile scheme for flight zones

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. researchers are exploring the use of laser or infrared systems to protect not just single planes but whole flight zones from attack by shoulder-launched missiles, a...

Obituary Notice: Climate Forecast Innovator John Roads

A key player in the rise of climate studies at Scripps, Roads developed fire weather forecasts and advanced climate prediction capabilities

Feature: Black hole of climate change research leaves WA scientists in the dark

The total lack of research on the effects of global warming on Western Australia’s unique animals and plants has dismayed scientists, writes Catherine Madden.

Helping agriculture adapt to warming

Farmers can no longer avoid the reality of global warming, according to a new report that will help Australian agriculture adapt to climate change.

No-fishing zones studied for ecosystem protection

(AP) -- Reeling in a 45-pound grouper used to be just an average day on the water in the Florida Keys. The abundance of behemoth fish attracted anglers from...

Understanding the desire for ‘freshness` - a first step towards saving water

Earlier this year the government announced a new strategy for a more efficient and sustainable use of water. This would involve a reduction in per capita consumption from 150 litres...

Dot Earth: Reports: Energy Thirst Still Topping Climate Risks

Two new reports released Wednesday suggest that global concerns over energy supply still trump global warming worries.

Cost of climate action has doubled, says Stern

Climate change happening faster than previously thought, according to Lord Stern of Brentford

Ex-EPA official critical on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A high-ranking political appointee resigned from the Environmental Protection Agency after concluding there was no more progress to be made on greenhouse gases under the Bush administration....

NASA Mission to Answer Lingering Questions From Deep Blue Sea

Ocean tides and currents across the globe still hold within their watery grasp the key to unanswered questions about our planet.

Killer Whales, Blind Bats, Discriminating Dolphins, Mating Birds

Meek and mighty animal sounds are all around us. In a few weeks, some of the most interesting among them will be discussed and heard at the largest meeting ever...

Oil Drilling: Risks and Rewards

With gas prices skyrocketing, some government officials are crying out against the ban on drilling for oil in protected areas in Alaska and along US coasts. Here, the risks and...

U.S. helps Chile build volcano warning net

WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Geological Survey says it is working with the Chilean government to develop a volcano early warning and emergency response system.

Mosquito Outbreak to Follow Midwest Floodwaters?

As floodwaters subside in parts of the Midwest, residents along the Mississippi River are urged to defend themselves against another hazard: mosquitoes bearing West Nile virus.

The Real Center of the Earth

Biogas: A scent of success for Vietnam small business

Vietnamese researchers are expanding the use of biogas as a sustainable energy source for the country's small businesses.