nature

Obama creates vast Pacific Ocean marine reserve

Posted in Science on 26th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

US President Barack Obama has signed a memorandum to expand a vast marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean.

Earth's Water Is Older Than The Sun

Posted in Science on 26th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Since water is one of the vital ingredients for life on Earth, scientists want to know how it got here.

Walking off depression and beating stress outdoors?

Posted in Featured, Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Large scale study says group nature walks linked with significantly lower depression and perceived stress, enhanced mental well-being.

First ban on shark and manta ray trade comes into force

Posted in Science on 15th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

All trade in five named species of sharks is to be regulated from now on, in a significant step forward for conservation.

Mammals Were Meant for the Night Life

Posted in Science on 6th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Experts have recently revealed fossil evidence that indicates that the earliest of mammal ancestors may have started out as nocturnal creatures.