Nature : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2014 05:14 PM EST

Colored Feathers Emerged Among Mammals and Birds During the Dinosaur Age

A melanosome is an organelle found in animal cells that stores and transports melanin, which is a light absorbing pigment that is responsible for color and photoprotection of animal tissues. The diversity of melanosomes 150 million years ago has provided scientists with interesting information.

Feb 12, 2014 10:58 PM EST

Large Southeastern Snowstorm As Seen From Orbit

Clouds associated with the major winter storm that is bringing wintry precipitation and chilly temperatures to the U.S. south, and soon the north-east as well, is the focus in an image from NOAA's GOES-East satellite today, February 12 at 1310 UTC/ 8:10 EST.

Feb 13, 2014 09:09 AM EST

Ancient Fish 'Romundina' Solves Mystery of Facial Evolution in Vertebrates

In order to solve the mystery of facial evolution in vertebrates including humans, experts turned to study the evolution on an ancient fish, Romundina.

Feb 12, 2014 11:25 AM EST

West Nile Virus Costs Country Close to $800 Million

A recent study suggests that the economic impact of the West Nile virus may hold a more significant economic burden that previously thought.

Feb 12, 2014 03:49 AM EST

Extinct Ice Age Mammoth Tusk Uncovered at Private Site in Seattle

While working on a project at a private site in Seattle, construction workers unearthed a huge tusk of an ice age mammoth.

Feb 11, 2014 11:07 AM EST

'Sea Star Wasting Syndrome': Starfish Dying at Alarming Rates

Scientists are currently investigating the cause of the starfish wasting disease that's hit a great number of the creatures both in the wild and in captivity. For those afflicted with the problem, they seem to develop lesions all over their skin and arms, resulting in an unnatural twist of the body.

Feb 11, 2014 05:54 AM EST

Scotland's Loch Ness Monster Nessie May be Dead

Silently the Loch Ness monster, Nessi, known for its distinctive long curved neck, disappeared as no confirmed sighting were made over a year.

Feb 11, 2014 04:24 AM EST

Tree Climbing and Basking Behavior Noticed in Crocodilian Species

Some crocodilian species are smarter than previously thought. When being chased by this sluggish creature people either distract them or take rescue by climbing a tree. But you risk you life climbing on a tree as these species can climb trees too.

Feb 10, 2014 05:57 AM EST

Danish Zoo Kills Giraffe and Feeds Carcass to Lions

Regardless of the huge international outcry, a Danish Zoo killed a healthy giraffe with a bolt gun and slaughtered it in order to avoid inbreeding. The carcass of the giraffe was cut open in front of a large crowd and later used to feed hungry lions.

Feb 10, 2014 03:27 AM EST

Pair of Whooping Cranes Shot, Killing One in Southwest Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division, LDWF, are looking for assistance with an investigation involving the infamous and illegal shooting a pair of whooping crane in southwest Louisiana.