Nature : Science World Report

Aug 20, 2013 06:56 AM EDT

Magma Can Survive in Earth's Upper Crust for Hundreds of Thousands of Years

When volcanoes erupt, silica-rich magma can burst through the Earth's crust, burning the surrounding area in a massive explosion. Now, it turns out that this magma can lurk in Earth's upper crust for hundreds of thousands of years without triggering an eruption.

Aug 19, 2013 02:44 PM EDT

Massive Underwater Iron Plume Billows from Atlantic Hydrothermal Vents

Scientists have made an amazing discovery deep beneath the waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. They’ve found a vast plume of iron more than 600 miles long billowing from hydrothermal vents.

Aug 19, 2013 01:06 PM EDT

Newly Leaked IPCC Report Reveals Manmade Climate Change 95 Percent Likely

Manmade global climate change may be more certain than ever. Leaked drafts of a major United Nations report indicate that climate scientists are sure that we're altering ecosystems throughout the globe. What is less certain, though, is exactly how our influence will impact specific regions in coming...

Aug 19, 2013 11:37 AM EDT

The Evolution of Manipulation: Altruism Created by Manipulated Behavior

Manipulating a person may be seen as morally repugnant, but new research has shown that it might not be all bad. Scientists have discovered that manipulation may be responsible for the evolutionary origins of some helpful or altruistic behavior.

Aug 19, 2013 11:07 AM EDT

Climate Change: Flood Losses in Major Cities Could be Over $50 Billion by 2050

It turns out that climate change is a lot more expensive than we may have given it credit for. As temperatures warm and sea levels rise, there's expected to be more than a nine-fold increase in the global risk of floods in large port cities. This, in turn, could cost more than $50 billion by 2050.

Aug 19, 2013 09:32 AM EDT

Female Frogs Look for a Guy Who Can Multitask: 'Singing' Males are More Attractive

What do female frogs look for in a guy? Apparently they want someone who can multitask. It turns out that males that can "sing" in a way that reflects their ability to multitask effectively are far more attractive to the opposite sex.

Aug 19, 2013 08:46 AM EDT

World's Largest Owl is Key to Conserving Forests in Russia

A giant owl in Russia may be helping conservationists. How? The world's largest owl may be a key indicator for the health of some of the last primary forests of Russia's Far East.

Aug 18, 2013 10:55 PM EDT

UFOs: Indian Army Reports Mysterious Sightings (Video)

Indian Army troops allegedly have been spotting UFOs for several weeks along the border of India and China.

Aug 18, 2013 01:30 PM EDT

New Zealand Earthquake: 'Ring of Fire' Experiences 15,000 Tremors a Year

On Saturday, an earthquake hit central New Zealand at a 6.5 magnitude.

Aug 18, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Chemicals in the Environment: How Pesticides Alter Ecosystems

Chemicals have become part of our everyday environment. Now, scientists have found out a way to exactly predict how pesticides can affect entire ecosystems.

Aug 16, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

Female Frogs Pick Mates that can Multitask

A new study shows that the female frog species looks for suitors based on indicators of health or parenting potential, but also the male frog's ability to perform activities simultaneously.

Aug 16, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

Attractive Male Turkeys Employ Dowdy Wingmen to Lure in Females

Having a good wingman could mean the difference between attracting a girl and going home alone. And apparently, turkeys have figured that out. These birds work in pairs to find the perfect mate, though in the end only one of them gets lucky.