The Power of Ice Cores Ice cores are like time capsules that hold the secrets of Earth's past climate. Scientists drill deep ...

As Earth approaches warmer levels experienced earlier in its geologic history, it may be bad news for human survival.

Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...

Even after mastering a task, humans and animals continue experimenting with alternative approaches, a new study finds.

A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater ...

Why does a recent study led by renowned climate scientist James E. Hansen suggest that limiting global temperature rise to ...