Nature : Science World Report

Oct 01, 2014 09:53 AM EDT

Fossil Bones Reveal How Dinosaur Arms Evolved into Bird Wings

While we all know that birds evolved from a branch of dinosaurs, exactly how they accomplished this feat has long puzzled evolutionary biologists. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how dinosaur arms evolved into wings over time.

Oct 01, 2014 08:27 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Sheet is More Vulnerable to Climate Change Due to Mushy Underside

Scientists have created a new model that shows that despite its apparent stability, the Greenland Ice Sheet is more sensitive than earlier estimates suggested.

Oct 01, 2014 07:16 AM EDT

Wild Chimps Learn to Use New Tools for the First Time and Teach Others

Chimps are some of the smartest animals on the planet and now, scientists have found out something else that they're good at. Researchers have discovered that chimps can adopt new behaviors and transmit them socially from one individual to another within a wild chimpanzee community.

Sep 30, 2014 03:33 PM EDT

Grape Antioxidants Could Provide Critical New Acne Treatment

UCLA researchers have discovered a key antioxidant found in grapes that could work as an treatment for those suffering from acne. The findings are published in the journal Dermatology and Therapy.

Sep 30, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Massive California Drought Linked to Climate Change

It turns out that California's drought may be due to climate change.

Sep 30, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Reptiles Learn Through Imitations: Clever Lizards Open Door

It turns out that reptiles just may be able to learn through imitation. The findings could mean that reptiles may have the same ability as humans and advanced primates, who can learn behaviors through imitation.

Sep 30, 2014 10:02 AM EDT

Guardian Crabs: Coral Reefs Protected by Vigilant Crustaceans

While coral reefs may be under attack from climate change and coastal development, there may be one animal that's protecting them.

Sep 30, 2014 06:27 AM EDT

Dolphins Sense and are Attracted to Magnets

Dolphins may be able to sense magnets, according to a new study.

Sep 29, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

Ancient Tooth Reveals Reptilian Predator Attack Millions of Years Ago

About 210 million years ago, dog-sized dinosaurs hid from the predators at the top of the food chain: reptilian predators called phytosaurs and rauisuchids. Now, scientists have found that these predators may have interacted with each other far more often than previously thought.

Sep 29, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

Melting Arctic Doesn't Mean the Ocean's Gulf Stream Will Halt

It turns out that a melting Arctic is not the reason why Nordic Seas are becoming less saline. Scientists have found that the source of fresher water is actually linked to the Gulf Stream, which is ferrying water from the Atlantic to the Arctic.

Sep 29, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

New Bright Orange Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Panama

Researchers have discovered a new species near the headwaters of the Rio Cano in Panama. The bright orange poison dart frog has a unique call, and was named Andinobates geminisae.

Sep 29, 2014 04:19 AM EDT