Latest articles by Douglas Main
Irish Cold Spells Linked to Volcanic Eruptions, Via Old Writings
The team looked at 40,000 written entries to reconstruct climate.
2 New Species of Octocoral Discovered
One species was found in a tide pool outside San Diego.
Titanic Expert Talks New Book, Working with James Cameron
The author worked closely with James Cameron.
Storm-Chaser Deaths a 'Wake-Up Call,' Researcher Says
Tim Samaras was a widely respect, safe storm-chaser.
Enchanting Whale Songs, Stories of a Changing Arctic
Scientists who track narwhals, belugas and bowhead whales spoke at the World Science Festival.
Submarine Expedition to Explore Uncharted Caribbean Reef
The submarine will take photos and samples of deep-sea creatures.
US Could Grow Enough Algae to Make 1/12 Nation's Fuel
The Gulf Coast and Southeast are great for growing algae.
Spotted: 1st Evidence of Leopard Eating Chimp
Scientists found chimpanzee bones in leopard scat.
Portland Voters Reject Fluoridation
It's the 4th time since 1956 the city has turned down fluoridation.
High Genes: Tibetan Antelope's Genome Sequenced
The animal lives at elevations above 3 miles.
Ancient Human Innovations Linked to Climate Shifts
During wet periods, some of the first evidence of language appears.
What Explains the Recent Outbreak of Tornadoes?
May usually is the month with the most tornadoes.
Costa Rica Has a Sea Turtle Egg-Poaching Problem
The eggs are eaten by people who think they're aphrodisiacs.
'Crazy' Ants Driving Out Fire Ants in Southeast
The "crazy" ants only arrived in 2002 and are rapidly spreading.
Wildlife Bandits: How Criminology Can Fight Poaching
Criminologists didn't use to address wildlife crimes.
High US Methane Levels Found in Cross-Country Drive
Gas levels were higher than previously thought.
Serengeti Highway Compromise Proposed by Famed Scientist
Scientist Richard Leakey said the road could allow safe passage of wildlife.
Falcon Comeback in Indiana: No Longer Endangered?
There are 300 nesting pairs in the upper Midwest.
On the Brink: Climate Change Endangers Common Species
The study examined common plants and animals.
