Nature : Science World Report

Feb 27, 2014 03:15 AM EST

The Bering Strait Poses Increased Risk of Collision between Whales and Ships [VIDEO]

A large population of whales and ships is increasingly using the ice-free Bering Strait, the channel that connects the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, raising the risk of collision with ships.

Feb 26, 2014 06:15 PM EST

Could Taking Selfies be to Blame for Uptick of Lice Cases in Older Children?

Though taking selfies may seem harmless, a recent study suggests it could actually increase the spread of head lice.

Feb 26, 2014 04:44 AM EST

Rising Temperatures Blamed For Peruvian Glacier Retreat

The study, conducted by researchers at Dartmouth College, Hanover, revealed that Peru's Quelccaya ice cap, the world's largest tropical ice sheet, has been melting at an accelerating pace in recent decades and this had made it a symbol for global climate change.

Feb 26, 2014 07:46 AM EST

Ancient Whale Graveyard Disocvered Near Pan-American Highway, Chile, Solves Mystery of Sudden Death at Sea [VIDEO]

A team of scientists uncovered a massive ancient whale graveyard near the Pan-America Highway in Chile. This astonishing fossil discovery will help scientists decipher the mystery of 'sudden death at sea'.

Feb 26, 2014 04:40 AM EST

Google Earth Reveals Mysterious Land Artwork in Egyptian Desert

The Egyptian spiral located in the eastern Sahara desert in El Gouna, Egypt, was till date misinterpreted as landing pads for the alien invaders or some ancient monument. But this mysterious spiral mound is an environmental art installation called Desert Breath

Feb 26, 2014 02:34 AM EST

New Species of Highly Sexed Carnivorous Marsupials Discovered in Australia

Highly sexed mouse-like carnivorous marsupials inhabiting a small region in Australia, is found to a bizarre mating habit that proves fatal to the males, taking their lives at an early age

Feb 25, 2014 02:55 AM EST

Scientists Delve into the World of Plastisphere Living on Plastic Debris in Ocean

A new finding shows that these microbial colonizers are extremely quick in developing a visible cluster on the plastic debris.

Feb 25, 2014 02:09 AM EST

First Dinosaur Fossil Ever Discovered in Malaysia Belongs to Fish Eating Dinosaur

A team of international researchers discovered the dinosaur fossil teeth from the rural interiors of Pahang in Malaysia. This fossil belongs to spinosaurids, which were fish-eating carnivorous dinosaurs. This fossilized tooth sample is dubbed UM10575.

Feb 24, 2014 12:07 PM EST

One-Week-Old Panther Kitten Rescued in Florida by Biologists (Video)

A nearly frozen, one-week-old panther kitten was rescued from a wildlife refuge in southwest Florida.

Feb 24, 2014 10:19 AM EST

Save the Queen: Ants use Bodies as Flotation Devices to Save the Mother

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Feb 24, 2014 10:00 AM EST

Lemur Species may be Approaching Extinction

An international team of researchers have joined forces to help protect Madagascar's native lemur population.

Feb 24, 2014 04:55 PM EST

Environmentally-Friendly Fuel: Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

New research shows how the sun is capable of generating energy to power vehicles. According to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the chemical hydrogen actually contains the potential to power passenger cars as an environmentally friendly fuel.