Groundwater policies fire up air pollution in northwest India

A measure to conserve groundwater in northwestern India has led to unexpected consequences: Added air pollution…

NASA finds Flossie's center just north of coldest cloud tops

Cloud top temperatures provide information to forecasters about where the strongest storms are located within a…

NASA analyzes first central pacific ocean hurricane's water vapor

Hurricane Erick has become the first tropical cyclone to enter the Central Pacific Ocean during the…

How we care for the environment may have social consequences

Anyone can express their commitment to the environment through individual efforts, but some pro-environmental or “green”…

Conservation or construction? Deciding waterbird hotspots

Scientists show that conservation and construction decisions should rely on multiple approaches to determine waterbird ‘hotspots,’…

Students with a greater sense of school-belonging are less likely to become bullies

Researchers have found that students who feel a greater sense of belonging with their peers, family…

Girls who are more physically active in childhood may have better lung function in adolescence

A study of more than 2,300 adolescents underscores the pulmonary health benefits of physical activity. …

Fly antimicrobial defence system doubles as tumour-killer

An antimicrobial agent called Defensin kills tumour cells and shrinks tumour size in fruit flies, with…

Birth at Safari Park marks milestone in saving nearly extinct rhino

Victoria the southern white rhino is now happily bonding with her healthy newborn son at the…

Beyond the bottom line: Investors favour companies that give back

Savvy business leaders understand that when companies give back, they can attract better employees and win…