A half-shell turtle species that swam in China's coastal waters 220 million years ago is the oldest turtle known to date, a new analysis of fossils reveals.  The turtle had a belly shell, but its back was basically bare of armor.

In recognition of her commitment, her devotion to students and administrative expertise, Deana Fabbro-Johnston, one of two associate directors of the interdisciplinary Earth Systems Program, has been named one of this year's Amy Blue Award winners.

Basin Water, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWTR) announced the execution of an agreement with Water & Earth Science Associates Ltd. (WESA) (Toronto) to provide process design and equipment for mining water treatment at a site in northeastern Ontario, Canada. This agreemen

(PhysOrg.com) -- Massive energy releases occur every day in the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. Lightning may give rise to these bursts of radiation. However, unlike the well-known flashes of light and peals of thunder familiar to Earth-dwellers, th

New Delhi, Sep 15 : With the internal security environment as the focus, President Pratibha Patil will chair a two-day conference of governors that commences here Tuesday, the first time she will be doing so after assuming office.