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Map of religious forests reveals biodiversity
Oxford scientists are mapping church-owned forests around the world, many sheltering endangered species. Learn more about these religious forests.
August 2, 2011
Underwater river found off Perth’s coast
How can a river flow in the ocean? Underwater rivers saltier than surrounding sea water. That means the water is more dense and sinks to the ocean bottom.
August 2, 2011
World’s biggest fungus found under tree in China
"We did not know the fungus can grow so huge," said Professor Yu-Cheng Dai, who made the discovery. "A small piece of the fruiting body is almost like my size."
August 2, 2011
Welcome to the new climate normals
Meteorologists were using records from 1971-2000 to calculate "normal." Beginning August 1, 2011, they are using records from 1981-2010.
August 1, 2011
Swarms of humans likely overwhelmed Neanderthals
Cambridge researchers give evidence of modern humans migrating out of Africa with 10 times the population of Neanderthals in central and western Europe.
August 1, 2011
Tropical Storm Don loses momentum
Meteorologists were shocked to see how fast Tropical Storm Don dissipated over southern Texas. As for rain to end the Texas drought, forget about it.
August 1, 2011
Fewer shellfish in future more acid ocean?
Increases in ocean acidity projected for the year 2100 would seriously weaken mussel shells and reduce global shellfish harvests.
August 1, 2011
Report from the Gulf of Mexico: Year 2, Day 48
Ocean Alliance research vessel Odyssey - offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in summer 2011 - reports on its work studying effects of the Gulf oil spill.
July 31, 2011
In 2011, 7 billion humans and counting
Expect 7 billion humans by October 31, according to experts at the Population Reference Bureau, which released its 2011 World Population Data Sheet on July 27.
July 31, 2011
New Mars Rover Curiosity now has a landing site
Curiosity has more than twice the length and and five times the weight of previous Mars rovers. It's scheduled to launch in 2011 and arrive in August 2012.
July 31, 2011
