Nature : Science World Report

Nov 15, 2013 02:59 AM EST

Manhattan- Size Iceberg a Threat to Shipping Lanes, Being Tracked

A team of international researchers received an emergency grant to track an enormous iceberg, equal to the size of Manhattan, which is making its way to the sea after calving from the Pine Island Glacier.

Nov 15, 2013 08:27 AM EST

Google Earth Creates First Detailed Global Map of Forest Change [VIDEO]

In a collaborative effort, 15 universities along with Google and the U.S. government have produced the first detailed high resolution map of global forest changes that have taken place from the beginning of this century.

Nov 14, 2013 01:58 PM EST

Roll Cloud Spotted in Texas: 'Horizontal Tornado' Wind Formation Rare, Not Dangerous (Video)

When residents of Armarillo, Tex., peaked outside their windows right before sunrise last week, they might have been a bit surprised. Of course, the forecast may have noted cloudy conditions, but it certainly didn't prepare them for this peculiar picture: a long, tube-shaped formation called a roll...

Nov 14, 2013 01:31 PM EST

World's Oldest Animal: 507-Year-Old Mollusk 'Ming' Accidentally Killed

Scientists might not have been so certain how old the world's oldest animal actually was. In other words, it's a bit older than they thought: 100 years older to be exact.

Nov 14, 2013 12:23 PM EST

Nature's Glowing Slime Investigated: Blue Bioluminscence

It's slimy, it's produced by a worm and it glows blue. The mucus that a little-known marine worm creates results in a dazzling bioluminescent display in the form of puffs of blue light. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this startling bioluminescence, learning a little bit more about how ...

Nov 14, 2013 10:45 AM EST

Ocean Acidification Could Increase by 170 Percent by the End of the Century

Ocean acidification could be a huge issue in the future. But now, a major new international report reveals that an acidic ocean may be closer than we thought. The new findings show that the acidity in the world's oceans may increase by as much as 170 percent by the end of the century, bringing with ...

Nov 14, 2013 06:24 AM EST

Oldest Body of Ancient Seawater Discovered Under Chesapeake Bay

A team of scientists have discovered what could be the oldest body of ancient seawater lying beneath the incredibly complex ecosystem -Chesapeake Bay.

Nov 14, 2013 05:12 AM EST

Discovery of ‘Missing Heat’ From Polar Regions and Africa Prompts New Global Warming Estimate

The rate of global warming at the Arctic is eight times more than other parts of the world, according to a latest research.

Nov 13, 2013 05:04 PM EST

Global Warming Affects Icelandic Birds Migration: Arrival Date 2 Weeks Later than 20 Years Ago

Warmer climates due to environmental changes may be causing birds to embark on big migrations earlier in the year, and researchers believe this could have something to do with global warming.

Nov 13, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Stingrays Unique and Round Shape may Inspire Improvement of Deep-Sea Vehicles

Could the movement of stingrays-cartilaginous fish classified in the Myliobatidae suborder-be the inspiration for the improvement of deep-sea vehicles' agility and fuel efficiency? Researchers from the University of Buffalo and Harvard University seem to think so as they are currently working on the...

Nov 13, 2013 12:07 PM EST

Island Diversity in Danger of Total Submersion from Sea Level Rise

Sea level rise is a huge issue for low-lying island habitats. As the climate continues to change, though, nearly 20 percent of the world's biodiversity is in danger. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at rising sea levels, revealing the potential for a catastrophic future.

Nov 13, 2013 10:44 AM EST

Rare, Critically Endangered 'Asian Unicorn' Caught on Camera (Video)

Have you ever heard of the Asian Unicorn? What zoologists refer to as the saola, one of the most rare species in the world, has actually been captured on film for the first time in the 21st century.