Nature : Science World Report

May 22, 2014 12:09 PM EDT

Top 10 New Species of 2014 Include Carnivorous Teddy Bear, 'Fairy' Wasps

Meet the top 10 species of 2014, an eclectic set of living organisms.

May 22, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

Large Stores of Iron from Melting Ice Sheets May Buffer Global Warming Impacts

Scientists have found that summer meltwaters from ice sheets are rich in iron, which will have a major impact on phytoplankton growth and will, in turn, impact climate change models.

May 22, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

Tiny Mediterranean Island was Covered in Searing-Hot Layer of Green Glass After Massive Eruption

Ever hear of an island of glass? A tiny Mediterranean island between Sicily and Tunisia has a remarkable past. Known as Pantelleria, scientists have found that this island was once entirely covered in a searing-hot layer of green glass.

May 21, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

Mysterious Fairy Circles in Africa Not Caused by Hungry Termites

It turns out that the mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa may not be caused by termites after all, despite previous research.

May 21, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

New Humpback Whale Subspecies Discovered with Genetic Analysis

Scientists have discovered that populations of humpback whales in the oceans of the North Pacific, North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere are genetically distinct and should actually be recognized as a separate subspecies.

May 21, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Newly Sequenced Termite Genome May Uncover New Pest Control Measures

Scientists have learned a bit more about a voracious insect, sequencing its genome to uncover new genetic targets for pest control; they've studied the termite.

May 21, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

New Species of Praying Mantis Discovered in Rwanda Hunts Other Insects like a Tiger

Scientists have discovered an entirely new species of praying mantis, the bush tiger mantis, which makes its home in the mountainous Ryungwe National Park in Rwanda.

May 20, 2014 12:50 PM EDT

Record Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Caused by Forest Fires and Climate Change Combo

We all know that the Greenland ice sheet is melting, and could contribute significantly to sea level rise. Now, though, researchers have discovered the underlying causes behind this melting.

May 20, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

Tropical Rainforests at Risk of More Human-Created Nitrogen Pollution Than Previously Thought

It turns out that we have far more of an effect on nitrogen levels in the tropics than we might have expected. Scientists have discovered that humans have more than doubled tropical nitrogen inputs due to pollution and other sources.

May 20, 2014 12:12 PM EDT

Mysterious, Nocturnal Snake Resurfaces on Volcanic Island of Mexico

A mysterious snake species was spotted roaming around the volcanic rocks of an island near Mexico.

May 20, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

Rare Cannibal Fish Species Washes up on North Carolina Beach

n Nags Head, N.C., many beach goers spend time hanging around the sand dunes, just a few visible miles from the waters. As the endless ocean carries many mysteries, some unsuspecting residents may not have been ready for the Lancetfish, otherwise known as a monstrous looking sea creature with a cave...

May 20, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Mexico Biodiversity Hotspot Threatened by Mega-Development Project

It turns out that the site of a biodiversity hotspot in Mexico may be in danger. The lands adjacent to Cabo Pulmo in Baja California Sur are under threat from a mega-development project.