lakes

Geologists find evidence of huge ancient glacial lake, implications for climate.

Millions of pounds of lead used in hunting, fishing and shooting sports wind up in the environment each year.

Scientists explore the amazing biodiversity and freaky fish of the lower Congo River.

Climate change and water demand could dry up Lake Mead by 2021.

The definition of "drought" has become watered down and is really just a matter of perspective.

Change to land and sea from global warming mean maps need to be redrawn.

E. coli in sand is not dangerous—but other bacteria might be.

Scientists created the longest-ever record of hurricane strikes and show El Niño acts like switch.

Metals found in lake mud in the central Peruvian Andes have revealed the first evidence for pre-Colonial metalsmithing there.

Scientists have peeled away the sandy cloak blanketing Darfur�s parched landscape to reveal an ancient basin that once housed a mega lake larger than Lake Erie.