Nature : Science World Report

May 15, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Paleontologists Uncover Fossil of New Species of Ancient Dolphin-like Reptile

A dolphin-like marine reptile once travelled the ancient seas that once covered Iraq. Known as an ichthyosaur, the reptile was once thought to have declined gradually in diversity. Now,paleontologists have unearthed the remains of a creature that has completely altered this view.

May 15, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Spectacular Rainbow Halo Around Sun Yesterday Captured by New York Residents (Video)

A massive, rainbow-colored halo encircled the closest star to Earth, causing residents in New Jersey and New York to look up and take notice as they speculated about the possibility of aliens and discussed weird weather.

May 15, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

Lowering Ocean Temperatures Helps Save Coral Reefs

According to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers at the University of Bristol state that limiting the amount of global warming could buy some more time for tropical coral reefs.

May 14, 2013 02:58 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Deadly Green Pit Viper in Honduras

Scientists have discovered a new species of brilliant green pitviper deep within the cloud forest in northern Honduras.

May 14, 2013 02:39 PM EDT

Medicinal Plants Produce Neuroprotective Compounds Also Effective Against Cancer

Many medicinal plants contain compounds that are now scientifically proven to be effective against many diseases, including cancer and central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. That's why an European research project scoured the tissues of two wild flowering plant...

May 14, 2013 02:28 PM EDT

Elephant Tramples Poacher: Illegal Hunting Trip in Charara Safari Proves Deadly

A poacher was trampled to death by an elephant he was trying to shoot.

May 14, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

The Fishy Origins of Human Hips: Evolution from Sea to Land

Scientists have revealed the fishy origins of human hips, pointing out that we have more in common with our fish ancestors than researchers once thought. The findings could have huge implications for the study of evolution.

May 14, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Mount Everest Sheds Frozen Cloak as Glaciers Rapidly Shrink

Is Mount Everest shrinking? Its glaciers certainly are. Researchers are taking a new look at the snow and ice covering the tallest mountain in the world, and have discovered that the peak is rapidly shedding its frozen cloak.

May 14, 2013 09:50 AM EDT

Scientists Track Endangered Fin Whales with Earthquake Sensors

What do earthquakes and whales have in common? They can both be tracked with the same type of sensor. Scientists are actually using seafloor seismometers in order to chart the movements of endangered fin whales.

May 14, 2013 08:58 AM EDT

Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Bones Reveal Human Impact on World's Seas

The ancient remains of the endangered Hawaiian petrel are allowing scientists to learn a little bit more about how our seas have been impacted by humans.

May 13, 2013 05:35 PM EDT

Strawberry Aroma Enzyme Decrypted, Now Available For Industrial Biotechnology

You know that summer is here when juicy red strawberries start to appear on the shelves. In Germany, this seasonal fruit has never been more popular: on average 3.5 kilos per head were consumed in 2012 - a full kilogram more than ten years ago. Scientists from the Technische Universität München (T...

May 13, 2013 04:18 PM EDT

Biofuel From Wood: Researchers Look For Best Enzymes

Huge amounts of fossil fuel could be replaced by biofuels if it was possible to extract them from the very plentiful waste product Lignocellulose. Importantly, its use in biofuel production does not interfere with the animal or human food chain. Researchers are currently trying to find the best enzy...