Arctic insects and spiders can survive colder temperatures than thought 21/8/2014

Arctic bugs can survive in frozen ground as cold as -27°C, scientists have revealed. ...more

If you have a hard time finding Nutella, blame it on the weather 21/8/2014

Fans of hazelnut-infused products might want to think about stocking up. Turkey, which supplies 70 percent of the globe's hazelnuts, was hit with severe frosts and hail storms in March, just at the time hazelnut tree flowers were flowering. ...more

Walk to work — you’ll be happier 21/8/2014

A recent survey from Montreal’s McGill University suggests that people who walk or take the train to the McGill campus are more satisfied with their daily commutes than those who do anything else. ...more

See-through solar cells could turn your windows into power stations 21/8/2014

Researchers at Michigan State University just developed a new kind of solar cell that’s so crystal clear, even Harry Potter would be impressed. ...more

Climate change means unexpected rain increase for Iran and Iraq? 20/8/2014

The prospect of climate change sparking food and water shortages in the Middle East is less likely than previously thought, with new research by an Australian climate scientist suggesting that rainfall will be significantly higher in key parts of the region. ...more

USAID, Rockefeller launch $100 million climate resilience fund 20/8/2014

A $100 million fund launched on Tuesday aims to make people in disaster-prone regions of Asia and Africa better able to cope with natural disasters and crises, so that they can get their lives and economies back on track more quickly and effectively. ...more

New satellite to help farmers facing drought 20/8/2014

Satellites are put into orbit for a variety of tasks. From sending television signals to our homes to enabling GPS devices, to helping us see weather on a global scale, satellites collect information and provide us with modern conveniences. ...more

Strange sea creatures invade beaches from California to Washington (VIDEO) 20/8/2014

Thousands of strange sea creatures are washing ashore on California beaches, puzzling tourists and thrilling scientists quick to explain the phenomenon. ...more

Magical algae turns sewage into biofuel and Dasani 20/8/2014

Making biofuel out of algae has long been a goal of enterprising startups (and even teen prodigies). But the process has been expensive, energy-intensive, and despite all the hype and tax write offs, pretty tough to scale up. ...more

China, Saudi Arabia sign new energy agreement 19/8/2014

Saudi Arabia is turning to its biggest crude oil customer, China, for help in developing domestic nuclear and renewable power as the oil-rich kingdom seeks to diversify its own energy base. ...more