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Scientists show that forests may influence the Earth's climate in important ways that have not previously been recognized.

What is permaculture? Permaculture is a way of life; it makes maximum use of resources by minimizing waste and maximizing potential; it is a tool for planet-repair; it is a way of creating wealth without causing environmental damage; it is about meeting...

One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday.

The world’s largest computing grid is ready to tackle mankind’s biggest data challenge from the earth’s most powerful accelerator.

(University of Wisconsin-Madison) Ancient lava flows are guiding a better understanding of what generates and controls the Earth's magnetic field -- and what may drive it to occasionally reverse direction.

Members of the public can send their names around Earth on NASA's Glory satellite.

Hurricane Ike has delayed the scheduled Friday arrival of a Russian Progress cargo ship at the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth.

The origin of the microscopic meteorites that make up cosmic dust has been revealed for the first time in new research.

Flying 220 miles above the Earth aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff is ready to take your questions.

A new report evaluates computer models of the Earth's climate and their ability to simulate current climate change.