Nature : Science World Report

Jun 24, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

Bizarre Jurassic Parasite Feasted on Salamander Blood

About 165 million years ago during the Jurassic, a bizarre parasite lived in the freshwater lakes of present-day Inner Mongolia. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at this strange creature, which no known insect mimics in this modern day.

Jun 24, 2014 12:00 PM EDT

How the Ocean Causes Greenland Ice Sheet Melt: Rapid Currents and Warmer Waters

The Greenland Ice Sheet has continued to melt over the past several years. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this melting and learning what role the ocean plays in it.

Jun 24, 2014 11:24 AM EDT

Restricting Competitors May Allow Species to Cope with Climate Change

Climate change is impacting ecosystems across the globe. Now, though, it turns out that threatened animals species may be able to cope with their changing environment a bit better if competition from other animals for the same habitats was restricted.

Jun 24, 2014 10:02 AM EDT

Evolution Might be Repeatable: Clovers Reveal Predisposition to Traits

Can evolution be repeated? That's a good question, and it's one that scientists wanted to find out.

Jun 23, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Extreme Weather in the United States Linked to Wave-Like Wind Pattern Variations

Scientists have found that variations in high-altitude wind patterns expose particular parts of Europe, Asia and the U.S. to different extreme weather conditions.

Jun 20, 2014 12:43 PM EDT

New Study Reveals Emperor Penguins Can Relocate and Adapt to Climate Change

As our climate changes, species need to adapt to a shifting environment. Now, scientists have found out that emperor penguins, at least, may be more adaptable than previously thought.

Jun 20, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Now Extinct Passenger Pigeons may Flock to the Future with Help of DNA Technology

The now extinct passenger pigeon may be ready to swoop in on the scene, again. According to researchers from the non-profit organization, Revive and Restore, with the help of advanced DNA technology, we could be seeing a passenger pigeon in the not so distant future.

Jun 20, 2014 08:36 AM EDT

Scientists Discover How Cattle and Pigs Evolved Even Toes

When cattle, pigs and other even-toed ungulates evolved, the number of their toes was reduced and transformed into paired hooves. Now, scientists have discovered how this came to be.

Jun 19, 2014 11:04 AM EDT

Locally Extinct Endangered Razorback Suckers Discovered Spawning in Grand Canyon National Park

Researchers were surprised to see that the Razorback suckers that were once thought locally extinct was recently discovered spawning in Colorado River.

Jun 19, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

77-Million-Year-Old Horned Dinosaur Discovered in Montana

Scientists have unearthed fossilized remains of a horned dinosaur in Montana from the late Cretaceous Period.

Jun 19, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Fish-Eating Spiders Widespread Except in Antarctica

All spiders are predaceous and are known to feed only on a wide range of insects but scientists have found that spider species even prey on small fish.