Undersea gases could superheat the planet

Geologic carbon and hydrate reservoirs in the ocean pose a climate threat beyond humanmade greenhouse gases.

Newly discovered turtle species is facing extinction

A new species in the family of Softshell Turtles is described from Northern Vietnam and China…

More data, more land reclamation success

A new study shows teams can increase the chance of successful land reclamation by first collecting…

Sensitive sensor detects Down syndrome DNA with blood test during pregnancy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Down syndrome is the most common birth…

Antarctic ice shelves buckle under weight of meltwater lakes

The filling and draining of meltwater lakes has been found to cause a floating Antarctic ice…

Ecosystem changes following loss of great white sharks

A new study has documented unexpected consequences following the decline of great white sharks from an…

Even as hospitals cut risky antibiotic use in-house, patients often go home with them

Even as hospitals try to cut back on prescribing powerful but risky antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, a…

PTSD alone didn’t increase heart disease risk in veterans with PTSD

Coexisting medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, heavy smoking and illicit drug use may explain the increased risk…

Children who eat lunch score 18 percent higher in reading tests

The powerful connection between nutrition and education has been revealed by new research from ESMT Berlin.…

Giant ‘megalodon’ shark extinct earlier than previously thought

'Megalodon' -- a giant predatory shark that has inspired numerous documentaries, books and blockbuster movies --…