The Arctic Ocean's perennial sea ice, which survives the summer melt season and remains year-round, shrank abruptly by 14 percent between 2004 and 2005, according to a newly published study.
In Jamestown, Va., historic Jamestowne archaeologists have discovered a virtual time capsule of environmental and cultural data sealed inside an enormous well that may have been built by Capt. John Smith nearly 400 years ago.
The 21st Century Ground Water Systems Conference to be held Oct. 12-13, 2006, in Costa Mesa, Calif., will place a special emphasis on the use of ground water resources.
Pennsylvania flood victims who wish to take advantage of free water well testing kits should contact the regional offices of the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) prior to Sept. 8.