Which Species Must Die? By Sarah Simpson published 18 July 12 Conservation groups can no longer afford to try to protect as many plants and animals as they did in the past.
Alaska Remembers Novarupta Eruption By Sarah Simpson published 6 June 12 On June 6, 1912, the world's largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century shocked a small town in Alaska.
Earth's Rarest Ducklings Quackin' Cute By Sarah Simpson published 6 April 12 18 Madagascan pochard ducklings exude both cuteness and hope for the survival of the species.
Western U.S. Will Face Tsunami. But When? By Sarah Simpson published 9 March 12 Geophysicists from seven research institutions are working to answer the question of when the western US will face a similar earthquake and tsunami threat as what happened in Japan.
Safeguarding Antarctica's Buried Lakes By Sarah Simpson published 16 February 12 The British Antarctic Survey is taking planetary protection measures to be the next to reach a subglacial lake.
Bounty of Rare Earths Discovered in Afghanistan By Sarah Simpson published 30 September 11 Geologists suspect its prime cache of coveted rare earth elements is considerably larger than expected.
