climate change

October 2010

Human activity is behind mounting sea levels.

October 2010

Climate change sends the growth of ancient trees into overdrive.

December 2009-January 2010

Northern forests need protection, too.

November 2009

As temperatures rise, Australian birds are moving toward the pole.

October 2009

Carbon emissions are predicted to increase even if Amazonian deforestation holds steady.

October 2009

Birth rates rise in the wealthiest nations.

September 2009

Sea stars grow faster in warmer, acidified water.

October 2007

European temperature trends point to more intense heat waves.

November 2007

Nightly TV news reports gave equal play to doubters and believers that humans cause global warming.

September 2007

The European Union’s emissions trading scheme curbs greenhouse gas.

Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.

The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.

Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)