Nature : Science World Report

May 20, 2014 11:30 AM EDT

Two-Fold Increase in Antarctica's Ice Loss Since 2010, ESA

The latest satellite observation reveals that Antarctica has been losing ice at a much faster pace when compared to the last survey conducted in the region.

May 20, 2014 11:25 AM EDT

Global Warming: Majority of the Sea Turtles Will be Born Female due to Rising Temperature

Sea turtles are one of the many species bearing the brunt of the impact of climate change, as a new study reveals that rising temperatures will lead to production of only female turtles.

May 20, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Third Underwater Volcano Discovered that Restructures Formation of O'ahu Island

The discovery of the new underwater volcano knocks down previous claims stating the Hawaiian Island of O'ahu was formed by not just two but three major shield volcanoes. This new finding offers clue on formation of Hawaiian Islands.

May 20, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

Identification of Different Digestive Microbes in Panda Species Boots Conservation Efforts

Working towards the restoration of the pandas, researchers in a new finding reveal that the giant and red pandas have different digestive microbes.

May 19, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

Greenland Ice to Contribute Far More to Sea Level Rise Than Previously Thought

Greenland's ice may be more susceptible to warming temperatures than we thought. Scientists have revealed that, because of Greenland's unique topography, its glaciers may retreat far faster and far further than initially thought.

May 19, 2014 11:48 AM EDT

New Species of Colorful Golden Bass Discovered on Caribbean Coral Reef

Scientists have discovered a colorful, new species of golden bass that makes its home on warm, Caribbean coral reefs.

May 19, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

Antarctica is Losing Twice as Much Ice as it was During Previous Survey: Sea Levels Rise

It turns out that Antarctica is now losing its ice at a rate that's twice as fast as when it was last surveyed. Scientists have found that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tons of ice each year.

May 19, 2014 08:39 AM EDT

Dangerous Ocean 'Dead Zones' May be Limited by Natural Cutoff Switch

Scientists have found that there may be a natural limiting switch to keep ocean systems from developing persistent dead zones--and it all has to do with iron.

May 19, 2014 07:14 AM EDT

World's Largest Plant Eating Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina

Palaeontologists have unearthed the fossilized remains of what may be the largest plant eating dinosaur that ever roamed the earth. Palaeontologists have unearthed the fossilized remains of what may be the largest plant eating dinosaur that ever roamed the earth.

May 19, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

Snowfall Affects the Amount of Water Rivers Discharge, Study

The amount of precipitation falling as snow is what governs the amount of water that will flow through rivers of snow-affected regions, indicating less snowfall means less water discharged by rivers, a new study reveals.

May 19, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

The Mystery of Mountain Snow: Fresh Flurries Provide Water for Area Rivers

The mystery of mountain snow has been relatively untouched by scientists. Yet flurries that fall against these continuities are also responsible for the amount of water found in rivers located on or near the land masses.

May 17, 2014 05:59 AM EDT