Inspired by a US national risk index, an interactive portal getting a pilot next year will provide detailed information on different locations' vulnerability to potential disasters

First-of-its kind-Oxford University project indicates that making Jordan a solar energy hub could speed carbon emission cuts in all three countries, save $47 billion by 2050

TAU researchers suggest morphological changes enable birds to shed more heat; but they worry that as planet continues to warm, birds may run out of coping mechanisms

Team at Joint European Torus generate 59 megajoules of energy for five seconds, more than doubling 1997 benchmark -- enough power for 35,000 homes for the same time period

In report described as 'warning light,' ombudsman slams lack of government focus, failure to budget and implement decisions, rising emissions and too-modest targets