AUG 12, 2010 |
Greener Air Conditioning A new air conditioning system may use up 90 percent less energy than current models. |
AUG 9, 2010 |
Changing Oceans The effect of climate change on the world's oceans may have dire consequences for humans. |
AUG 3, 2010 |
NEON Ecological Network Scientists are planning a large-scale ecological observatory network. |
JUL 29, 2010 |
Bacterial Goldilocks Bacteria find thawed arctic soils really yummy. That might be good for the bacteria, but it could be bad for the planet. |
JUL 27, 2010 |
Arctic Fish Because of climate change, an Arctic fish's survival strategy might not work much longer. |
JUL 26, 2010 |
Flamingo Romance Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds birds in the mood to breed. |
JUL 21, 2010 |
Weed-Sniffing Dogs Trained dogs sniff out invasive plants. |
JUL 7, 2010 |
Marine Debris A research vessel tracks the ecological effects of plastic debris in the Atlantic Ocean. |
JUL 5, 2010 |
Deforestation & Malaria Malaria rates go up after areas of the Amazon rainforest are logged. |
JUN 18, 2010 |
Ecology Roundup Protecting the wilderness may help boost prosperity in developing countries. |
JUN 9, 2010 |
Hydrogen Catalyst A new molecular catalyst may make clean hydrogen power economically viable. |
JUN 7, 2010 |
Waste into Plastic Scientists have developed a way to turn municipal waste into biodegradable plastic. |
MAY 7, 2010 |
Biofuels Roundup Researchers look into novel new biofuel sources. |
MAY 5, 2010 |
Enviropigs Genetically engineered pigs produce 70 percent less phosphorus in their waste. |
APR 23, 2010 |
Plants vs. Insects Roundup A protein in coffee beans is an effective pesticide. |
APR 20, 2010 |
Shower Pollution Bathing and showering could be washing drugs into our waterways. |
APR 2, 2010 |
Rare Earth Roundup Rare earth elements make many modern technologies possible, but extracting them results in large amounts of toxic waste. |
MAR 30, 2010 |
Big Cold Animals A new explanation for why animals grow larger at higher latitudes. |
MAR 19, 2010 |
Environmental Health Roundup Despite looking green and attractive, many parks may actually create more pollution than they prevent. |
FEB 19, 2010 |
Dolphin Self-Awareness Dolphins recognize themselves in mirrors. |
FEB 18, 2010 |
Elephant DNA Researchers turn to genetics to help elephants survive. |
JAN 26, 2010 |
Mountaintop Removal Mining Mountaintop removal mining has long-term consequences for the environment and human health. |
JAN 5, 2010 |
Beyond Copenhagen Scientists met in Washington, D.C. recently to discuss how to deal with the effects climate change is already having on critical ecosystems. |
DEC 24, 2009 |
Antarctic Treaty Scientists from all over the world recently gathered in Washington, DC to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty. |
DEC 21, 2009 |
Ocean Adaptation Coastal ecosystems are threatened by rising sea levels. |
