A Moment of Science
Just how vulnerable and sensitive are insects to climate change?
Ice caps and glaciers are melting. Ocean levels are rising. Whatever is causing it, there's no longer any way to deny that global warming is for real.
Scientists have used computer models to show that planting crops with waxier leaves could help to reflect more sunlight and reduce global warming.
You may already know that the earth stores lots of carbon in different places, like the in the ocean and plants. But are there any other major carbon stores?
Most people know about the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, but did you know there have been about twenty-three mass extinctions since life began on earth?
Most of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide actually ends up in the oceans.
There's some new evidence that a giant oil fire might have had something to do with the dinosaurs' demise. Find out more on today's "Moment of Science."
Scientists around the world are taking steps to ensure that seeds from as many plant species as possible are preserved for the future.
Has human activity changed our planet so much that it's now time to rename the current epoch?
Although global warming has placed the blame on humans, natural warming and changing weather patterns have also played a part in the gradual warm up.
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