Nature : Science World Report

Sep 10, 2013 10:05 AM EDT

New Life Discovered in Sediments in Antarctic Subglacial Lake

Deep below the Antarctic ice sheet lie dark and cold subglacial lakes. For years, scientists have wondered whether these freezing bodies of water could hold life, despite the harsh conditions they presented. Now, researchers have discovered extreme life forms dating back nearly a hundred thousand ye...

Sep 10, 2013 02:27 AM EDT

Guppies Lie About Mate Choice to Trick Rivals

When it comes to sex among guppies, competition is high for those at the top of the game. To get around this predicament, a recent study has shown, guppies use trickery.

Sep 09, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Humpback Whales Winter in Antarctica: Not All Cetaceans Prefer Warmer Waters

Not all humpback whales prefer warmer climes during the winter. It turns out that some of these behemoths prefer to winter in Antarctic waters. The surprising discovery reveals new insight into the behavior of these amazing creatures.

Sep 09, 2013 09:08 AM EDT

Climate Change Impacts Ocean's Chemical Cycles as Temperatures Rise

Climate change is affecting ecosystems all across the globe. Now, scientists have discovered that as conditions change, rising ocean temperatures will upset natural cycles of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and phosphorous in the world's oceans. This could have major implications for the Earth's chemical c...

Sep 09, 2013 08:35 AM EDT

Neuroscientists Reveal Monkeys Can Choose to Speak or Keep Silent

Whether or not you say something may seem like an inherently human trait, yet animals also face this dilemma. It turns out that monkeys also can make the choice when it comes to whether or not to keep silent.

Sep 09, 2013 07:58 AM EDT

The Height of the Northern Lights: Using SLR Cameras to Measure the Aurora

The aurora borealis is one of the most spectacular sights on our planet. The green, purple and red waves that stretch across northern skies can be both beautiful and awe-inspiring as they light up snowy plains. Now, researchers have discovered a way to measure the height of the aurora, a technique t...

Sep 09, 2013 07:24 AM EDT

Mother Chimps Crucial for Children's Social Skills: Orphans Less Socially Competent

Mothers play a huge role in how social their children are--at least when it comes to chimps. Scientists have discovered that orphaned chimpanzees are less socially competent than their peers who were raised by their mothers.

Sep 06, 2013 11:59 PM EDT

Bacteria Found to Replicate as Fast as Thermodynamic Limits Allow

Physicist finds that E. coli replicate close to thermodynamic limits of efficiency.

Sep 06, 2013 11:43 PM EDT

Albedo Maps Shine Light on Energy Balance of Our Planet

The amount of sunlight being absorbed or reflected by Earth is one of the driving forces for weather and climate. Satellites are providing this information with unprecedented accuracy. The reflecting power of a surface is known as ‘albedo’. Bright snow and ice have a high albedo, meaning the...

Sep 06, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Tiger Shark Migration Pattern May Help Prevent Attacks in Hawaii

Tiger sharks are some of the most dangerous fish in the oceans with their powerful jaws. Now, scientists have learned a bit more about these sharks; they've discovered the migration of mature female tiger sharks, which could provide insight into attacks near the main Hawaiian Islands.

Sep 06, 2013 11:03 AM EDT

Hibernating Dwarf Lemur Reveals Secret of Sleep in Humans

A hibernating lemur may offer new insight into the secrets of sleep in humans. The adorable fat-tailed lemur can go for days without the deepest part of sleep during its winter hibernation. The findings reveal a little bit more about the science of sleep and why we as humans spend a third of our liv...

Sep 06, 2013 10:20 AM EDT

Scientists Bring Light to Coral Bleaching Mystery

Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea, hosting a wide variety of creatures that rely on the hard, coral structures for protection and food. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the phenomenon of coral bleaching and have found out how it occurs at a molecular level.