Scientists suggest new age for East African Rift
The Great Rift Valley of East Africa—the birthplace of the human species—may have taken much longer to develop than previously believed, according to a...
80,000 acres of Guatemala forest protected
The Wildlife Conservation Society and partners signed an agreement this month that will safeguard some 80,000 acres of intact forest in Guatemala in the...
Amount of coldest Antarctic water near ocean floor decreasing for decades
Scientists have found a large reduction in the amount of the coldest deep ocean water, called Antarctic Bottom Water, all around the Southern Ocean...
Warming Antarctic brings changes to penguin breeding cycles
Three penguin species that share the Western Antarctic Peninsula for breeding grounds have been affected in different ways by the higher temperatures brought on...
Study of Patagonian Glacier’s rise and fall adds to understanding of global climate change
Glaciers play a vital role in Earth’s climate system, and it’s critical to understand what contributes to their fluctuation.
A team of researchers led by...
Wild orangutans stressed by eco-tourists
Wild orangutans that have come into contact with eco-tourists over a period of years show an immediate stress response but no signs of chronic...
