The 16-year-old from Waterloo, Ontario, as part of a science fair project, figured out a way to break down the polymers in plastic bags--compounds that can last for over 1,000 years--in about three months.

Edward Lorenz, the father of chaos theory, who showed how small actions could lead to major changes in what became known as the "butterfly effect," died of cancer on Wednesday.

Tesla Motors began limited production of their all-electric, zero-emissions sportscar, the Tesla Roadster. It's a car that can go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds without using a drop of gas, and promises to be the first of a wave of new plug-in electric vehicles

Scientists from China and across the world are to sequence the genome of the giant panda in an effort to stop the endangered species from being wiped out, state media reported yesterday. The scientists hope the project will help control diseases that

A scientist who mapped his genome and the genetic diversity of the oceans said Thursday he is creating a life form that feeds on climate-ruining carbon dioxide to produce fuel.

The sun's changing energy levels are not to blame for recent global warming and, if anything, solar variations over the past 20 years should have had a cooling effect, scientists said on Wednesday.

A global computerised system that tracks wood from stump to store is aiding the battle against illegal logging and helping consumers choose sustainable products, says Scott Poynton of the Tropical Forest Trust. System has been tested in Indonesia.

A two-year study of the world's oceans revealed an unprecedented level of genetic diversity in marine microbes. Expedition leader J. Craig Venter discusses the study and its significance.

ROANOKE, Va. - Scientists baffled by massive springtime fish kills on the Shenandoah River over several years now have additional confusing information: several hundred dead fish in December. An environmentalist counted at least 300 dead northern

Delegations from some 120 nations meeting for five days of talks in Kenya will focus on the estimated 20-50 million tonnes of so-called "e-waste" generated globally each year, much of it then shipped to the developing world.