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Scientists call for curbing coal burning
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've determined curbing carbon dioxide emissions from coal might avert climate danger.
Earthworms to aid soil clean-up
Scientists show how metal-munching earthworms can help plants to clean up areas with contaminated soils.
Support proposed for new science teachers
FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 11 (UPI) -- George Mason University's New Science Teachers' Support Network has outlined the most vital support needed for new uncertified U.S. science teachers.
Opinion: Renewing our future
Garnaut’s targets are not enough to get us where we want to go, according to Amanda McKenzie and Anna Rose.
Bangladesh steps up to tackle climate change
Bangladesh has prepared a new action plan to tackle the impacts of climate change.
Study could boost forecasts for Vesuvius eruptions
LONDON (Reuters) - The magma pool feeding the Italian volcano that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79 has shifted in the past 2,000 years, a discovery that could help in predicting...
China's big quake doubles chances of more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's giant earthquake in May near Chengdu caused so much geologic stress in the Tibetan Plateau that it doubled the chance of more big quakes along three...
Rocket Racing League’s Engine Switch Leaves Questions
Rocket-powered racers receive engine replacements following their earlier public debut.
New Russian Cargo Ship Launches Toward Station
Russia's unmanned Progress 30 cargo ship launched toward the ISS Wednesday.
'Extreme waves' worry Australia
Australia's coastline is being battered by extreme waves that are driven in part by climate change, scientists say.
Great Lakes Reports Flawed, Institute Says
Committee cites problems with data and conclusions of CDC study
Meteorites 'behind volcanic eruptions' say scientists
(PhysOrg.com) -- Gases that cause volcanoes to erupt may have spewed from meteorites that smashed into the earth billions of years ago, according to research presented at The BA Festival...
Change at the top for climate panel
Rajendra Pachauri keeps post, but working groups gain fresh leadership.
Remote technology sees through ice, snow and hot air to monitor power plants
On Aug. 14, 2003, the power grid failure that left the northeastern United States in darkness surprised a country unaccustomed to interrupted electricity. Expectations of a plentiful energy supply in...
Investigation into lost bacteria collection raises concerns about biobanks
Destruction of specimens leaves legislators worried about biological research collections.
New Field Guide Provides a Practical Primer on Soils
The Soil Science Society of America has released a new field guide created to provide a clear guidance on how to conduct specific activities related to improved soil management. ...
Scientists promote 'global cooling' plan
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a way to determine how much carbon dioxide can be offset by expanding the reflectivity of such urban...
Oil-eating microbes give clue to ancient energy source
Microbes that break down oil and petroleum are more diverse than we thought, suggesting hydrocarbons were used as an energy source early in Earth's history, scientists heard today (Wednesday 10...
Cold water rings dinner bell for West Coast salmon
A federal oceanographer says a flip-flop in atmospheric conditions is creating a feast for salmon and other sea life off the West Coast, reversing a trend that contributed to a...
Prehistoric Forests in North America Ravaged by Warming
Huge tracts of prehistoric rain forest that were ravaged by global warming more than 300 million years ago have been found preserved underground in the midwestern United States, according to...
Pharmacist makes wine-based elixir
SIENA, Italy, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- An Italian pharmacist has recreated a Chianti-based elixir from an 18th-century recipe found lodged behind a shelf in his apothecary shop.
Union urges more flood planning
Firefighters' leaders urge ministers to do more to prevent a repeat of last year's flooding damage.
Quick march ... crack troops crack record for ice cap crossing
A group of Scottish soldiers cross the Greenland ice cap in a record 27 days - well ahead of schedule.
Power firms 'can lease sea bed'
Sections of Scotland's sea bed are to be leased to developers for generating electricity from the tides, BBC Scotland understands.
Parties 'fail on climate change'
The UK's main political parties have been accused of retreating from the green agenda by leading environmental campaign groups.
Huge Ancient Lake Discovered in Russia
Geologists find evidence of huge ancient glacial lake, implications for climate.
Countries abusing human rights by failing to fight global warming: Oxfam
Rich countries are violating the human rights of millions of the world's poorest people by failing to tackle global warming, causing more people to starve, lose their homes and struggle...
How water leaves lotus leaves
The mystery of how superhydrophobic lotus leaves remain completely dry whilst floating on water has been solved by Chinese scientists