Uncommon cranes' first chicks in Scotland raise hopes of recolonisation 3/9/2013

Last scientific evidence of breeding in Scotland dates from iron age but RSPB hopes rare birds will make permanent return. ...more

Dubai Investments receives certificates for electronics waste, print cartridges recycling 2/9/2013

In a major boost to its commitment to environmental sustainability, Dubai Investments PJSC [DI] - the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market [DFM], has received certificates of recycling for its carbon neutral electronics waste and print cartridges. ...more

Fukushima radiation levels 18 times higher than previously thought 2/9/2013

Radiation levels 18 times higher than previously reported have been found near a water storage tank at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing fresh concern about the safety of the wrecked facility. ...more

Eating kiwi improves digestion 2/9/2013

Eating kiwi fruit can help in better digestion, new research says. ...more

Warming helps crop pests spread north, south: study 2/9/2013

Crop-damaging pests are moving towards the poles at a rate of more than 25 km (16 miles) a decade, aided by global warming and human transport, posing a potential threat to world food security, a study showed on Sunday. ...more

Are sea turtles responsible for lower fish catches in India? 2/9/2013

Fishing communities on Agatti Island in Lakshwadeep, India, blame their reduced fish catch on green turtles; according to them, green turtles chomp their way through the seagrass beds lining the shallow reef waters that are essential for fish to breed. This leads some in the community to clandestinely kill sea turtles and destroy their nests. ...more

Giant canyon found entombed under Greenland ice 30/8/2013

A vast and previously unmapped gorge 800 meters (half a mile) deep has been found under ice in Greenland, comparable in size to parts of the Grand Canyon in the United States, scientists said. ...more

Hydrogen Fuel May Have a Bright Future, According to BMW 30/8/2013

These vehicles have been winning support from governments and consumers alike, with consumers favoring these vehicles because of the fuel savings they represent. ...more

Stink Bug Populations Could Harm Late-Season Harvests 30/8/2013

Halyomorpha halys, better known as the stink bug, was accidentally introduced into the United States in 1998. Being known as an invasive species in recent years, this bug has infested homes from the Midwest and East Coast, causing significant damage as an agricultural pest. ...more

Broccoli could help prevent osteoarthritis: Study 30/8/2013

A compound found in broccoli could be key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research. ...more