Nea Kameni volcano movement captured by Envisat
Archived data from the Envisat satellite show that the volcanic island of Santorini has recently displayed signs of unrest. Even after the end of its mission, Envisat information continues to be exploited for the long-term monitoring of volcanoes. View More (2012-05-23)
1,000 years of climate data confirms Australia's warming
In the first study of its kind in Australasia, scientists have used 27 natural climate records to create the first large-scale temperature reconstruction for the region over the last 1000 years. View More (2012-05-18)
Strategies for producing natural and non-natural chemicals by microorganisms
Daejeon, the Republic of Korea-In our everyday life, we use gasoline, diesel, plastics, rubbers, and numerous chemicals that are derived from fossil oil through petrochemical refinery processes. View More (2012-05-18)
Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University study. View More (2012-05-14)
Leopoldina gives recommendations to the G8 summit in Camp David
In the run-up to the G8 summit in Camp David, Maryland, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, in partnership with the national science academies of the G8 member states and seven other science academies, has equipped the world leaders with a set of recommendations on addressing some of the planet's most pressing challenges. View More (2012-05-11)
First-of-its-Kind Study Reveals Surprising Ecological Effects of 2010 Chile Earthquake
The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster. View More (2012-05-07)
First-of-its-kind study reveals surprising ecological effects of earthquake and tsunami
The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster. Yet that's exactly what researchers have found on the sandy beaches of south central Chile, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami in 2010. View More (2012-05-03)
Darwinian selection continues to influence human evolution
New evidence proves humans are continuing to evolve and that significant natural and sexual selection is still taking place in our species in the modern world. View More (2012-05-01)
Researchers study costs of 'dirty bomb' attack in L.A.
A dirty bomb attack centered on downtown Los Angeles' financial district could severely impact the region's economy to the tune of nearly $16 billion, fueled primarily by psychological effects that could persist for a decade. View More (2012-04-24)
Gulf Coast residents say BP Oil Spill changed their environmental views, UNH research finds
University of New Hampshire researchers have found that residents of Louisiana and Florida most acutely and directly affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster -- the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history -- said they have changed their views on other environmental issues as a result of the spill. View More (2012-04-13)
In Environmental Disasters, Families Respond With Conflict, Denial, Silence
Environmental disasters impact individuals and communities; they also affect how family members communicate with each other, sometimes in surprising ways, according to a paper published by a faculty member at the University at Buffalo in the Journal of Family Issues. View More (2012-04-13)
PTSD genes identified by UCLA study
Why do some persons succumb to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others who suffered the same ordeal do not? A new UCLA study may shed light on the answer. View More (2012-04-02)
New seismic hazard assessment for Central America
A new study evaluates the seismic hazards for the entire Central America, including specific assessments for six capital cities, with the greatest hazard expected for Guatemala City and San Salvador, followed by Managua and San José, and notably lower in Tegucigalpa and Panamá City. View More (2012-03-30)
Slime mold mimics Canadian highway network in unusual experiment
Queen's University professor Selim Akl has provided additional proof to the theory that nature computes. View More (2012-03-27)
Novel plastics and textiles from waste with the use of microbes
New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable natural resources. View More (2012-03-19)
Study shows air emissions near fracking sites may impact health
In a new study, researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health have shown that air pollution caused by hydraulic fracturing or fracking may contribute to acute and chronic health problems for those living near natural gas drilling sites. View More (2012-03-19)
Suppressing Feelings of Compassion Makes People Feel Less Moral
It's normal to not always act on your sense of compassion-for example, by walking past a beggar on the street without giving them any money. View More (2012-03-16)
Internet Censorship Revealed Through the Haze of Malware Pollution
On a January evening in 2011, Egypt - with a population of 80 million, including 23 million Internet users - vanished from cyberspace after its government ordered an Internet blackout amidst anti-government protests that led to the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. View More (2012-03-08)
That caffeine in your drink -- is it really 'natural?'
That caffeine in your tea, energy drink or other beverage - is it really natural? Scientists are reporting successful use for the first time of a simpler and faster method for answering that question. View More (2012-03-08)
Simulator computes evacuation scenarios for major events
Predicting how large numbers of visitors to major events will behave is difficult, even using evidence based on past experience. View More (2012-03-02)
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