Environmental Science News

Environmental Science

Environmental science is similar to environmental research in that it is the study of the interaction of the living and non-living components of the environment with special emphasis on the impact of humans on these components. Environmental science is a very dynamic area of research and involves many different fields of study such as biology, biodiversity, and ecology.
 
Environmental science also looks at the socio-political & economic impact that humans are having on the environment. (Source: Hartwick College/ Photo: Shutterstock)

 

 

Articles about Environmental Science

  • Glowing fish reveal secrets of pollution

    Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 1:48 PM

    From paints to plastics, certain chemicals trigger the fish to glow green, helping scientists understand how pollution affects both animal and human health.

  • New sonar tests effectiveness of oil dispersants

    Wed, Apr 18 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Experts remain uncertain how well oil dispersants work in deep underwater conditions, and how much can simply be chalked up to time and physics.

  • Happy World Meteorological Day

    Fri, Mar 23 2012 at 9:27 AM

    As the Earth heats up and weather grows wilder, meteorologists are on the front lines of an intensifying war with the elements.

  • Meet the whiz kids of the Intel science fair

    Wed, Mar 07 2012 at 11:14 AM

    17-year-old Michigan student wins $100,000 prize for his work on potential breast cancer therapy solutions. He was one of several impressive high school students who focused on solving medical issues for the Intel Science Talent Search.

  • 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count takes flight

    Fri, Feb 17 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Whether you sit at home or hike through the woods, this weekend offers a chance to enjoy nature while helping out your local bird populations.

  • 8 celebrities with science cred

    Thu, Feb 16 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Big screen drama aside, these actors and rock stars lend their voices to scientific pursuits behind the scenes.

  • Top 10 most endangered places in the South

    Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Many of the areas are under pressure to limit environmental protections or to lower hurdles for potentially destructive projects.

  • MNN's week in review: Winter recipes and weird food museums

    Fri, Jan 20 2012 at 5:10 PM

    A roundup of the best environmental stories of the week from the Mother Nature Network.

  • Helix Nebula photo looks like giant golden eye

    Thu, Jan 19 2012 at 4:17 PM

    The Helix Nebula is a complex object composed of dust, ionized material and molecular gas, arrayed in an intricate, flower-like pattern.

  • First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered

    Wed, Jan 11 2012 at 10:24 AM

    The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony.

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