Single-celled amoebae, which resemble small blobs of jelly, are usually of interest only to the researchers that discover them. However, a new South American species is garnerin...

Every April 22,  over a billion people around the world celebrate Earth Day by participating in neighborhood clean-up activities and environmental teach-ins.  The planet's large...

By Suzanne Collins

Less than two weeks ago, some lucky earthlings were able to witness a rare event - A 'Ring of Fire' Solar eclipse. Now, there is another  event heading our way - A glimpse of Ve...

When we read about Icebergs it is usually in association with them melting and turning into a pools of liquid, but these solid chunks of frozen water are also capable of perform...

The water in Senegal's Lake Retba always seems to have a pinkish hue to it. However, catch it in the dry summer months when saline levels are high and you will see it turn straw...