Environment

Kilauea Volcano: Slow Lava Flow in Hawaii Inspires Students to Invent 'Air Scrubber' [PHOTOS]

The slow lava flow from Kilauea volcano has inspired a group of local students to deliberate on how to deal with its effects.

Nov 18, 2014

Google Thrives To Put An End To Illegal Fishing With Global Fishing Watch

Google To Put An End To Illegal Fishing With Global Fishing Watch

With an aim to diminish illegal fishing, Google is offering its web based services to help conservation groups monitor illegal fishing anywhere around the world in real time.

Nov 17, 2014

Infanticide Practiced by Most Mammals is a "Sexual Strategy"

A new research shows that most male mammals practice infanticide. A researcher reveals: "It is a sexual strategy."

Nov 15, 2014

Philippines: Fishermen Find Human Head, Partially-Eaten Leg in the Belly of Tiger Shark

The jaw of enormous shark was sundried the morning after, much to the agony of the wife of one of the fishermen

Nov 14, 2014

Researchers in Japan have create mice that are almost transparent.

Japanese Scientists Create 'Transparent' Mice

Japanese scientists have created a technique, that almost completely removes colour from the mouse's tissue, making it transparent.

Nov 7, 2014

Super Typhoon Haiyan battered Tacloban city in central Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan Anniversary: Powerful Photos of Storm that Destroyed the Philippines

Last year, this week, the Philippines was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan that resulted in the death of nearly 8,000 people.

Nov 6, 2014

Waves of Tsunami 2004 destroyed countries and killed many people

10 Powerful Images to Commemorate 10-Year Anniversary of the Devastating Tsunami

It has been 10 years since the waves of Indian Ocean destroyed many countries and took millions of lives.

Nov 5, 2014

UN Rings Warning Bell in New Climate Change Report; Blames Human Influence, Says 'Time is Running Out'

IPCC chief Rajendra Pachauri has also warned that India is vulnerable to the effects of climate change and that the government must act on it.

Nov 3, 2014

Lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii advances towards residential area

Molten Lava from Kilauea Volcano Heads to Residential Area, About to Devour First House

Lava flow from Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has reached Pahoa village in Big Island.

Oct 29, 2014

Cyclone Nilofar to Hit Gujarat by Saturday; Rains to Lash Rajasthan Today

Cyclone Nilofar will reach the coast of Gujarat by 1 November.

Oct 27, 2014

Scientists Trace Origin of Sex to Ancient Scottish Lake Fish [VIDEOS]

A couple of primitive bony fish living in an ancient Scottish lake discovered the joy of sex: Scientists

Oct 21, 2014

Alien sea monster caught by Singapore fishermen

Writhing 'Alien Sea Monster' with 100 Arms Caught by Singapore Fisherman [VIDEO]

The unusual creature somewhat resembles an octopus but appears to have up to 100 moving tentacle-like arms.

Oct 15, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud Aftermath: Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in UP, Kills 18

Uttar Pradesh's holy cities Varanasi and Allahabad will continue to witness heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours.

Oct 15, 2014

Super-typhoon Vongfong Seen Closing in on Japan From Space [PHOTOS]

Typhoon Vongfong hit the archipelago nation early on Monday reportedly injuring 30 people. One person has gone missing.

Oct 13, 2014

Alien Species: Toxic Mussels Found in Britain's Wetlands

A species of mussels, which are dangerous to life forms, was found in a reservoir near the Heathrow Airport in London last week.

Oct 12, 2014

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