Nature : Science World Report

Aug 21, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

200 Animals Die at Portland Aquarium: Did Creatures Suffer to Save Money? Humane Society Investigates

Scientists are plagued by what's caused over 200 marine animals at the Portland Aquarium to die from starvation, infection, high temperatures and animal-on-animal attacks in new home, according to a detailed log.

Aug 21, 2013 09:23 AM EDT

Scientists Reveal the Epic Ocean Voyage of Coral Reef Larvae

When most people think of coral, they think of the beautiful tropical reefs that thrive in the Caribbean and along Australia. Now, scientists have used computer simulations to reveal the epic, ocean-spanning journeys travelled by tiny coral larvae through the world's seas.

Aug 21, 2013 09:55 AM EDT

Busch Gardens Tampa Celebrates Birth of Two Baby Giraffes

Busch Gardens Tampa celebrates the birth of the baby reticulated giraffes that were born last month to a 15-year and 18-year old giraffes.

Aug 21, 2013 06:34 AM EDT

Survey Spots Nearly 708 Seals in the Thames Estuary

A latest survey carried out by the Zoological Society of London counted nearly 708 seals in the Thames Estuary.

Aug 21, 2013 06:18 AM EDT

Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Calf Born at Atlanta Zoo

This weekend the Atlanta Zoo announced the birth of a black rhinoceros calf, a first in the zoo's nearly 124-year history.

Aug 21, 2013 06:58 AM EDT

Selfish or Generous? Sharing Food Reveals Origins of Reciprocity in Humans

Are we selfish or are we generous? It could be a bit of both, according to new research. Scientists have discovered that when we (and apes) share our food, we may subconsciously using a strategy to assure reciprocity should we one day find ourselves on the other side of the empty plate.

Aug 20, 2013 09:48 AM EDT

NASA Scientists Reveal How Air Pollution Relates to Major City Populations

How much air pollution are you sucking into your lungs every day? That's a good question. NASA scientists have taken a look at several major cities and have found out exactly how a city's pollution relates to the size of its population.

Aug 20, 2013 07:57 AM EDT

Extreme Rain and Flooding in Australia Drops Global Sea Levels

Rain in Australia may be having some unanticipated side effects. While floods have swept across the landscape, it seems that the oceans are also being affected. It turns out that rising waters on land means lowering global sea level rise.

Aug 20, 2013 09:25 AM EDT

Tiny Damsel Fish Distract Predators by Growing False Eyespot on Their Rear Fins

A team of Australian researchers have made a world-first discovery on the tiny damsel fish stating this small prey fish grow bigger eye near their tail to distract predators and enhance their chances of survival.

Aug 20, 2013 06:40 AM EDT

World Record Halibut Weighing 515 Pounds Captured by German Angler

Every fisherman angles for a bigger catch. The dream came true for a German angler who made a catch of a lifetime by reeling in a huge halibut off the coast of Norway smashing world records

Aug 19, 2013 11:08 PM EDT

Full Moon: Tomorrow's Blue Moon Not Happening Again Until 2015

Tomorrow's full moon, scheduled for Tuesday (Aug. 20), will be known as as Blue Moon due to the fact that this will be the third full moon in the season, according to various reports.