Are insecticides more toxic than we think?

Insecticides that are sprayed in orchards and fields across North America may be more toxic to spiders than scientists previously believed. A McGill research team reached this conclusion after looking at changes in the behaviour of individual Bronze Jumping...

Horses and humans share facial expressions

Horses share some surprisingly similar facial expressions to humans and chimps, according to new University of Sussex research. Mammal communication researchers have shown that, like humans, horses use muscles underlying various facial features – including...

Ice cores show volcanic eruptions and cold climate strongly linked

Researchers find new evidence that large eruptions were responsible for cold temperature extremes recorded since early Roman timesIt is well known that large volcanic eruptions contribute to climate variability. However, quantifying these contributions has proven...

Are septic tanks doing their job?

The notion that septic tanks prevent fecal bacteria from seeping into rivers and lakes simply doesn’t hold water, says a new Michigan State University study.

What you should know about America's Clean Power Plan

Today, President Obama will unveil the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan—a historic step to cut the carbon pollution driving climate change. Here are six key things every American should know…

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