Chinese expedition makes a dash between cyclones in bid for Zhongshan Station
Taking advantage of a break between two fierce cyclones, China's Snow Dragon antarctic research vessel left the safety of the Antarctic mainland Tuesday, continuing her journey to Zhongshan Station. The 17-member crew made a one-day ... english.people.com.cn
Court Questions Planned Oil Project in Canada
The Federal Court of Canada has ordered an environmental review panel to take a second look at the greenhouse gas implications of oil sands project in Alberta. nytimes.com
Western Antarctic Ice Chunk Collapses
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A chunk of Antarctic ice about seven times the size of Manhattan suddenly collapsed, putting an even greater portion of glacial ice at risk, scientists said Tuesday.... hosted.ap.org
Scientists puzzled over intense swarm of earthquakes
An unusually intense swarm of earthquakes has struck beneath a small suburb of Reno in Nevada, leaving residents shaken and scientists puzzling over the cause, the Los Angeles Time said on Thursday. Totaling more than 1,000 over the ... english.people.com.cn