Everglades on Unesco danger list Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:11 +0000
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar\'s tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar\'s tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
Mammals decline in Chernobyl zone Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:31 +0000
The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl reveals evidence of mammals declining in the exclusion zone.
The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl reveals evidence of mammals declining in the exclusion zone.
Further Chile quakes \'possible\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:39:19 +0000
Land in the north of Chile is "ready" for another major earthquake, say researchers, adding that authorities did not act on previous warnings.
Land in the north of Chile is "ready" for another major earthquake, say researchers, adding that authorities did not act on previous warnings.
BP boss scaling back oil effort Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Galapagos off Unesco danger list Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:11:11 +0000
A UN panel votes to remove the Galapagos Islands from a "red list" of endangered heritage sites, to protests from a leading conservation group.
A UN panel votes to remove the Galapagos Islands from a "red list" of endangered heritage sites, to protests from a leading conservation group.
Hi-tech Indian water plant opens Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:26:58 +0000
A desalination plant which begins operating in Madras on Saturday will provide some of the cheapest drinking water in India, backers say.
A desalination plant which begins operating in Madras on Saturday will provide some of the cheapest drinking water in India, backers say.
X Prize for oil spill solutions Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:38:00 +0000
The X Prize foundation, best known for launching the private spaceflight industry, launches a $1.4 million oil clean-up challenge.
The X Prize foundation, best known for launching the private spaceflight industry, launches a $1.4 million oil clean-up challenge.
Doomed 1848 ship found in Arctic Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:34:19 +0000
Canadian archaeologists locate the wreck of HMS Investigator, a British ship abandoned in the Arctic in the 19th Century.
Canadian archaeologists locate the wreck of HMS Investigator, a British ship abandoned in the Arctic in the 19th Century.
Chemicals washed into China river Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:44 +0000
Rescue teams in north-east China are working to retrieve 3,000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media say.
Rescue teams in north-east China are working to retrieve 3,000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media say.
Deal finalised on fusion reactor Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:59:48 +0000
The European Union and six member states have reached a deal on the experimental nuclear fusion reactor they are backing.
The European Union and six member states have reached a deal on the experimental nuclear fusion reactor they are backing.
\'Sniff code\' device controls wheelchair Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:33:29 +0000
Scientists develop a device that allows people with severe disabilities to control a wheelchair and communicate by sniffing.
Scientists develop a device that allows people with severe disabilities to control a wheelchair and communicate by sniffing.
Mars rocks may contain fossilised remains of life Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:09:35 +0000
Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars.
Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars.
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