It’s a common complaint: we’d like to be greener, but the cost is exorbitant. When it comes to plug-in hybrids…
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Man’s Voice Reveals His Fighting Ability
A quick phone call to dad, or any other man, is far more revealing than previously thought, since new research…
Indonesia’s plan to save its rainforests
Late last year Indonesia made global headlines with a bold pledge to reduce deforestation, which claimed nearly 28 million hectares…
Sharks Have Math Skills
The great white shark in Jaws knew exactly where it was going — to the closest pair of plump legs…
Seal whiskers sense faraway fish
Harbour seals may be able to detect fish up to 100m (328ft) away using only their whiskers, say scientists. Researchers…
Snails on Meth Have Sharper Memories
Snails on speed don’t get speedier—but their supercharged brains do learn better and make memories that last much longer, a…
Crumpled Moon
This time it’s no paper moon—the actual moon appears to crumple at one end due to distortions caused by Earth’s…
Rare Bonobo Birth Celebrated at Great Ape Trust
Great Ape Trust announced the rare birth of a baby bonobo. The bouncing boy, named Teco, entered the world after…
Will you help EARTH plant Earth’s future?
On World Environment Day–June 5, 2010– EARTH University and its global network of alumni and supporters will plant hundreds of…
Hints of life found on Titan
Two potential signatures of life on Saturn’s moon Titan have been found by the Cassini spacecraft. But scientists are quick…