 9 Animals That Are On the Verge ...9 animals that are on the verge of disappearing forever. Lemurs, Giant Panda, Polar Bear, Lesser Prairie Chicken, West African Lion, Pygmy Elephant, Galapagos Penguin, Snow Leopard and Humpback Whale. |  Coral Reefs Suffer Coral reefs suffer as the relentless hunt for shark fins takes its toll. Scientists find removal of sharks from two reef systems led to a sharp decline in the number of fish that help keep coral healthy. |  The Corals That Come Back ...In an astonishing and unexpected revival, dubbed the 'Phoenix Effect', reefs around the world are returning to life. |
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 Mysteries of the Unseen WorldEvery year FEI holds a photo contest to find out what folks in the field are doing with their amazing microscopes, and to give scientists and researchers the chance to share their exploration of the sub-microscopic world. The winners of the 2012 FEI Image Contest are below. These are the best images from four categories: Around the House, The Natural World, The Human Body, and Other Relevant Science. |  11 Octopuses Caught ...11 octopuses caught in the act of being awesome. |  Vertical farms sprouting all ...Urban warehouses, derelict buildings and high-rises are the last places you'd expect to find the seeds of a green revolution. But from Singapore to Scranton, Pennsylvania, "vertical farms" are promising a new, environmentally friendly way to feed the rapidly swelling populations of cities worldwide. |
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