Nature : Science World Report

Nov 24, 2014 01:15 PM EST

Little Ice Age was Global, Impacting Europe and America

A team of UK researchers has shed some new light on the climate on the Little Ice Age. They've discovered that the most extreme episodes of the Little Ice Age were global as opposed to just in Europe and North America.

Nov 24, 2014 12:22 PM EST

Primates are Critical for Seed Dispersal in Tropical Forests

Primates may be key when it comes to revitalizing tropical forests. Scientists have taken a closer look at seed dispersal and have discovered that primates are crucial when it comes to spreading seeds and ensuring that they grow.

Nov 24, 2014 07:24 AM EST

Deep-Earth Carbon Reveals New Details About the Origin of Life

Carbon deep beneath Earth's surface may have influenced the history of life on our world. Scientists have taken a closer look at this carbon and have learned a bit more about the vital role that this element played in the planet's formation.

Nov 24, 2014 06:59 AM EST

Ancient Canyon Buried in Tibet Reveals How Himalayan Gorges Became So Steep

Researchers have uncovered an ancient, deep canyon buried in Tibet. The latest findings reveal a bit more about how the massive gorges of the Himalayas became so steep so quickly.

Nov 24, 2014 06:16 AM EST

3D Model Reveals How Hummingbirds Zip, Zoom and Fly

How do hummingbirds manage to zip through the air, hover in place and perform acrobatic aerial feats? That's a good question and now, scientists may have their answer.

Nov 21, 2014 07:04 AM EST

Evolution Occurs When Species Stay in Place, Not by Landscape Changes

There may be a new theory when it comes to the process of evolution. Scientists have discovered that dramatic changes in a landscape may not drive species divergence. Instead, it could be that a species' ability to move may play a far greater role.

Nov 22, 2014 10:26 AM EST

Fossils Unveil the Ancient Origins of Horses and Rhinos in India

Scientists may have just managed to fill in some major gaps in the evolution of a group of animals that includes horses and rhinos.

Nov 21, 2014 11:28 AM EST

Mediterranean Meteorological Tide Increased by Over a Millimeter

It turns out that the Mediterranean meteorological tide is increasing. Scientists have discovered that the sea level variation due to atmospheric changes has increased by over a millimeter since 1989.

Nov 20, 2014 10:16 AM EST

North American Lakes 'Jellify' as Calcium Levels Decline

Your lakes may be turning into jelly. Scientists have found that as calcium levels continue to decline in soft-water lakes, certain organisms are also disappearing and being replaced by jelly-like creatures.

Nov 20, 2014 08:06 AM EST

Catastrophic, Prehistoric Landslide was the Largest on Earth

A catastrophic landslide that occurred 21 million years ago may be the largest to have ever occurred on Earth's surface. Scientists have discovered the remains of the Markagunt gravity slide, which was the size of three Ohio counties.

Nov 20, 2014 07:26 AM EST

Tropical Coral Reefs Fail at Sex After Bleaching Events

Most are aware that bleaching events in tropical corals can cause short-term impacts and devastate reefs. Now, though, scientists have found that there are longer-term effects.

Nov 19, 2014 01:06 PM EST

The Evolution of Seed Dormancy: Adaptation May be as Old as the Seeds Themselves

It turns out that seed dormancy is about as old as the seeds themselves. Scientists have taken a closer look at the evolution of seeds and have found a bit more about the intriguing phenomenon.