Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.

Miners in Australia uncover the opal-filled fossil of a dog-size herbivore named Weewarrasaurus pobeni.

Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

This supposed moon rock is actually an Earth rock. It was likely jettisoned from our planet ages ago, eventually crashing into the moon.

New research suggests it will take millions of years for extinct species to return to Earth.

Researchers are calling the wild lands of 12 million years ago the 'Texas Serengeti.'

Scientists say Zealandia meets all the requirements to qualify as a continent, even though 94% of it is underwater.

The space agency's $650 million Neo Surveillance Mission is designed to spot killer asteroids.

As acidic seawater forces shellfish to grow thinner shells, scientists warn of a ripple effect that could alter marine ecosystems around the planet.

Microbes possibly feeding on the remains of an ancient forest may be generating billions of tons of methane deep beneath Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

A new study shows that some wells in N.Y. contain large amounts of explosive methane and need to be monitored to prevent any detonation.

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se

Carbon dioxide levels are now at 390.9 parts per million, well above what scientists consider the tipping point for the effects of climate change.

The U.S. energy sector is 'in the midst of a transformation,' according to a new report, thanks to the growing use of natural gas and renewable power sources.

Good news from Antarctica: The hole in the ozone layer is shrinking, new measurements reveal.

Top polluters would pay $20 per ton of carbon emissions under the carbon tax plan, with 60 percent of the revenue returned to each U.S. resident.

Toyota has donated 4,500 free trees for this March's giveaway for New York City residents.

The Air Quality Egg was named one of Kickstarter's best projects of 2012.

Cyclists have "increased heart rate and respiration," resulting in more CO2 emissions, said state Rep. Ed Orcutt.

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.

After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a 'gaping chasm' between science and public perception.

Reducing the flow of the greenhouse gases that spur global warming could prevent up to 3 million premature deaths annually.

We hear a lot about carbon dioxide when we talk about climate change, but sometimes here's why too much CO2 in the atmosphere is a bad thing.

Seafloor-dwelling bacteria may prevent methane from reaching the atmosphere by eating it up.

U.S. federal budget woes are shrinking the monitoring network that tracks greenhouse gases such as methane.

Absorbing more carbon dioxide than they release, these vast forests can be credited with helping to lower levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say.

The worldwide ban on ozone-depleting chemicals stopped Arctic ozone from disappearing and forming an "ozone hole" similar in size to Antarctica's.

Just in time for a new U.S. report on climate change, a stunning animation shows how much we've already altered Earth's air.

Even though Earth is already in an ice age, a surplus of ice is the least of our worries.

For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do.

The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment.

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

Newly declassified photos show a shocking loss of ice in the Arctic as global temperatures continue to rise.

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.

In continued efforts to track changes in glacial and sea ice, NASA's IceBridge plane has begun collecting data in Greenland.

A new study explores the implications of a Greenland that's actually green.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years.

By foraging in your backyard, you can turn a crop of cheerful but maligned dandelions into a tasty, traditional French soup.

Shipping containers can be transformed into a variety of innovative homes and hotels.

We've found several camping areas on lakes, rivers and the ocean that offer beautiful views and plenty of recreational opportunities.

Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena?

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.

Organize your home and office with help from Gail Blanke's book about clearing the clutter.

Working with the nonprofit Solar Aid, students earn enough to bring electric light to a school in Kenya

These athletes got to the top of their sports without meat.

Flow, a handheld tracking device by Plume Labs, wants to help us better understand — and avoid — urban air pollution.

Over 60,000 members of the People’s Liberation Army will help increase the total acreage of forested land in China from 21 to 23 percent.