Nature : Science World Report

May 29, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Earthquakes Today: California Quake at 4.6 Magnitude Shakes Wide Area

The earthquake that hit California Wednesday was felt over a ride region at a magnitude of 4.6.

May 29, 2013 01:32 PM EDT

The Science of Pigeon Pecking Behavior: Computer Crumbs Reveal Smart Birds

Pigeons are everywhere in large cities. New research has revealed that these birds make highly intelligent choices when in comes to where to peck, sometimes with problem-solving skills to match.

May 29, 2013 07:57 AM EDT

Scientists Narrow Down Global Warming Estimates for 2100

In a groundbreaking new research the scientists from the University of Melbourne and Victoria University have provided a more reliable projection of global warming estimates at 2100.

May 28, 2013 05:10 PM EDT

Origin of Giant Synapse in Auditory Brain Circuits Found

EPFL scientists have revealed a mechanism responsible for the creation of giant synapses in the brain that allow us to efficiently process auditory information.

May 28, 2013 04:41 PM EDT

Historic US Drought Yields a Harvest of Data

Warning signs make 2012 an ideal year for validating crop yield and climate impact models that simulate the effects of climate on agriculture. Current climate change models predict that global temperatures could rise several degrees over the next century, making hotter growing seasons the new norm a...

May 28, 2013 03:31 PM EDT

53 Percent of Dogs and 55 Percent of Cats in U.S. Obese

It's up to the pet owners to help out a pet who may be overweight.

May 28, 2013 03:27 PM EDT

Scientists Explain Mechanism That Enables Plants to Grow Towards Light

Plants have developed a number of strategies to capture the maximum amount of sunlight through their leaves. As we know from looking at plants on a windowsill, they grow toward the sunlight to be able to generate energy by photosynthesis. Now an international team of scientists has provided definiti...

May 28, 2013 01:53 PM EDT

Can Plastic Be Made From Algae?

Scientists now need to demonstrate that a new type of bioplastic —namely used to produce polyesters and polyolefins— can be of the same quality as traditional plastic. And they need to show whether it can be produced in an economically viable way.

May 28, 2013 12:07 PM EDT

Live Cicada Cam: Insects Expected to Hit the East Coast by the Billions (Video)

The cicadas are coming, and now you can get a better look at them on the Live Cicada Cam.

May 28, 2013 10:05 AM EDT

Biodiversity Loss Not Just in the Wild: Farm Loss Threatens Human Food Supply

The loss of biodiversity in the wild has been a problem for decades. Now, Zakri Abdul Hamid, the head of the United Nations' new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) says that this loss of diversity is also occurring on farms.

May 28, 2013 08:24 AM EDT

Where the 17-Year Cicada Brood Is: Cold Weather Wraps East Coast (Map)

The East Coast has been waiting for the massive 17-year cicada brood to pop out of the ground for weeks now. So where are all of the cicadas? That's a very good question, and there may be an answer.

May 28, 2013 07:19 AM EDT

Rare Humpback Whale Spotted in Boston Harbor on Memorial Day

The citizens of Boston had an unexpected visitor on Memorial Day. People spotted a juvenile and possibly injured humpback whale within Boston Harbor, exciting many who don't normally get a chance to view this rare and endangered species.