Coastal waters off California are getting more acidic. Conifer forests on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains have moved to higher elevations over the past half-century. Climate change is affecting natural resources in

The mass extinction of large animals in the Pleistocene era caused today's dearth of soil nutrients, scientists said Sunday, and warned of further damage if modern giants like the elephant disappear. The Pleistocene epoch, which

Rory McIlroy is happy with his game after the PGA Championship, and one unfortunate shot won't change that. The defending champion tied for eighth, seven strokes behind winner Jason Dufner, by far his best showing

ROCHESTER, New York: Tiger Woods ended a forgettable week at the PGA Championship with a level-par 70 in yesterday’s final round at Oak Hill Country Club, finishing well before overnight leader Jim Furyk

Usain Bolt produced his killer-instinct for vaporising rivals by regaining his world 100 metres crown in the Moscow rain yesterday, restoring some credibility to a sport tarnished by a plethora of doping scandals. His victory

Manchester United’s Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic (centre) lifts the trophy with team-mates after beating Wigan Athletic to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium in north London, yesterday. Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin

Japan's economic growth slowed in the April-June quarter, official data showed Monday, raising questions about whether Tokyo's bid to stoke growth was taking hold and if it would launch a series of tax hikes. The

Steady economic and population growth,associated with rapid urbanisation, has led to an increase in energy demand to meet rising electricity and desalinated water needs in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said yesterday that there has been “no change” in the country’s 2013 growth forecast, after it appeared the figure had been revised downward. “There was no change in the growth

Jan Brzeski stands in a sun-filled, beautifully refurbished living room high in the Hollywood Hills, looking out at a swimming pool and, miles below, stunning views of Los Angeles. Brzeski is a private money lender