Planet

City folk report greater wellbeing and happiness if they live near a green space.

Harvard analysis suggests how the Earth corrects itself after a “pole shift”.

“Soaking” instead of “dispersing” oil spills could be a better solution.

Zombie bees may reveal answers to the plight of the honey bee.

Female killer whales have an unusually long menopause and now we know why.

The Patagonia glaciers are thinning at a rapid rate.

Where you live might have an impact on your health.

Trees and other plants are more effective than thought at reducing city pollution.

Astronomers have discovered a “super Earth” through the Hubble telescope.

Reusing wastewater as drinking water may be an answer to future water needs.

Trees that provide frankincense, one of the wise men’s gifts for baby Jesus, may soon be extinct.

There is reason to believe that 2012 will be the year when we find another habitable planet.