Nature : Science World Report

Aug 02, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

New Graphene-Based Supercapacitors Hold Potential for Renewable Energy Storage

Energy storage is a huge issue for our society. Now, scientists have developed a new generation energy storage system made from graphene that is compact, yet lasts as long as a conventional battery.

Aug 02, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

Climate Change Impacts Insect Populations: Temperatures and Plant Pests

Temperature makes all of the difference when it comes to insects. That's why it's more important than ever to see how climate change might affect these six-legged creatures in the future. Now, scientists have discovered that temperature-driven changes alter outbreak patterns of tea tortrix, an insec...

Aug 02, 2013 09:06 AM EDT

Melting Sea Ice Spells Serious Consequences for Arctic Wildlife

As Arctic sea ice continues to shrink, wildlife is facing some serious and widespread consequences. Now, scientists have examined the relationships among algae, plankton, whales and terrestrial animals to see exactly what these impacts might be-and have made some disturbing findings.

Aug 02, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Scientists Reveal Climate Change to Occur 10 Times Faster Than Once Thought

Climate change may be happening faster than any of us thought. Stanford scientists have revealed that the rate of change over the next century will be at least 10 times quicker than any climate shift that's occurred in the past 65 million years.

Aug 02, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in Western U.S.

A latest study reveals that climate change is causing the larger and intense destructive wildfires that are charring vast areas of American West.

Aug 02, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Yellowstone’s Tallest Steamboat Geyser Erupts for First Time in Eight Years [VIDEO]

The world's tallest and currently active geyser, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has exploded to life for the first time in eight years, by emitting a steam of powered jet in a rare and special eruption.

Aug 02, 2013 09:26 AM EDT

Scientists Alarmed at Increase in Bottlenose Dolphin Deaths Along US East Coast

The marine scientists are alarmed at the higher rate of bottlenose dolphins that are washing ashore dead or dying along the U.S. East Coast beaches over the past several weeks.

Aug 02, 2013 01:09 PM EDT

Violence Rises with Temperature: Climate Change Linked to Social Upheaval

It turns out that the heat makes some people hotter under the collar--an unfortunate trait considering our warming climate. Scientists have revealed that even slight spikes in temperature and precipitation have greatly increased the risk of personal violence and social upheaval throughout human hist...

Aug 01, 2013 02:38 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Evolution Punishes the Selfish and Mean

Are you selfish? Then you may not get along with evolution. Scientists have discovered new evidence that evolution didn't favor the selfish, which disproves a theory popularized in 2012 that seemed to indicate the opposite.

Aug 01, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

Magma Can Shoot Through 'Highway from Hell' to Power Volcanic Eruptions

Costa Rica's Irazú volcano is a bit of a hothead. New findings suggest that deep, hot magma can set off an eruption quickly, shooting through a "highway from hell." The findings provide researchers with an extra tool for detecting an oncoming volcanic disaster.

Aug 01, 2013 08:11 AM EDT

Dawn of the Carnivores: Biological Boom on Ancient Earth Linked to Oxygen

Millions of years ago, life was beginning to get a foothold on our planet. There was a veritable biological explosion of species as oxygen levels increased. Now, scientists have linked this animal boom to the rise of the carnivores on ancient Earth.