One million cockroaches flee China farm: report
At least one million cockroaches have escaped a farm in China where they were being bred for use in traditional medicine.
Science points to a new global warming source: the sea
Oceans that grow more acidic through Man's fossil fuel burning emissions, can amplify global warming by releasing less of a gas that helps shield Earth from radiation.
Greenpeace protests Shell Arctic drilling at Belgian GP
Greenpeace activists paraglided to the top of the main stand of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to protest against drilling in the Arctic by the race's main sponsor, the Shell oil giant.
Baby panda is born at US zoo, but who's the daddy?
A giant panda gave birth to a cub at the US National Zoo on Friday, raising hopes for a rare success after a series of false pregnancies and a death.
US to send 18 tons of nuclear wastes to Kazakhstan from Japan
The US are going to transfer more than 18 tons of nuclear wastes of American-origin from Japan over to Kazakhstan for processing them into fuel for nuclear power stations.
Human activity driving climate change: leaked report
Human activity is almost certainly the cause of climate change and global sea levels could rise by several feet by the end of the century.
Jumpy caterpillar shies the Sun: study
The larva of a Vietnamese moth has devised a unique form of transport -- constructing a leaf cone and thrashing about inside to make it jump.
Rising deforestation sparks concern in Brazil Amazon
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is on the rise sharply, sparking alarm over the future of the world's biggest rainforest.
New Zealand volcano lets off steam
A volcano off New Zealand sent a plume of steam two kilometres (1.24 miles) into the air Tuesday, although volcanologists described the eruption as small and said it was over in minutes.