Nature : Science World Report

Mar 11, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Friction Means the Antarctic Ice Sheet May be More Sensitive to Climate Change Than Expected

Antarctic glaciers may be more sensitive to climate change than we thought.

Mar 11, 2015 06:40 AM EDT

How a Cold-Blooded Antarctic Octopus Survives Frigid Temperatures

Scientists have taken a closer look at an Antarctic octopus that thrives in ice-cold water and have found that it uses a unique strategy to transport oxygen in its blood.

Mar 11, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

This Machine Teaches Wild Crows to Bring You Coins for Peanuts

You may have heard of the girl who received gifts from crows after feeding them peanuts, but have you heard of the device that trains birds to give you presents?

Mar 11, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Small Eddies in the Southern Ocean Cause Global Effects on Climate Change

Scientists have found that the increasing strength of winds over the Southern Ocean is causing ocean eddies and mixing, which has extended its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and effectively delays the impacts of global warming.

Mar 10, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Increase in CO2 and Warmer Temperatures May Cause More Extreme Droughts in the Tropics

It turns out that an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may just increase drought in the tropics. Scientists have taken a closer look at what effects CO2 might have on the environment and have found that it has the potential to intensity extreme droughts.

Mar 10, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Climate Change is Speeding Up Over Time

Scientists have analyzed changes in the climate that occur over several decades and have found that the changes are happening faster than at historical levels and are also starting to speed up.

Mar 09, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

How a Changing Climate and Disappearing Habitat Impacts a Tropical Bird

Climate change is impacting birds across the world as seasons shift. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at the white-collared manakin and have found that habitat degradation and climate shifts may impact this species survival.

Mar 09, 2015 08:41 AM EDT

New Tool for Conserving Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises May Help Policymakers

Scientists have identified more than 100 areas within U.S. waters that should be considered biologically important when making management and regulatory decisions about human activities.

Mar 09, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

Rare Tiger Dad and his Family Caught in a Camera Trap

A rare family of Amur tigers has been caught on camera.

Mar 09, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

The Tasty Blue Crab May be Creeping North with Climate Change

The tasty blue crab, prized for its tender meat, may be impacted by climate change. Scientists are discovering this species as much as 80 miles north of its native range as temperatures warm.

Mar 09, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

Ancient Tiny Creatures Reveal the Past Temperatures of Our World's Oceans

Tiny creatures are telling scientists a bit more about the temperatures of the ancient past.

Mar 07, 2015 09:36 AM EST

The Noisiest Places in the Ocean are Next to 'Popping,' Melting Glaciers

Where are the noisiest places in the ocean? They're right next to glaciers, of course. Scientists have discovered that bubbles gushing from melting glaciers and their icebergs make fjords the noisiest places in the oceans.