Nature : Science World Report

May 08, 2013 03:02 PM EDT

Greenland Glaciers Not Melting as Quickly: Sea Level Rise Slower Than Predicted

Climate change may not be melting the Greenland Ice Sheet as quickly as we once thought. A new study shows that terrain plays an important role in how quickly glaciers disappear.

May 08, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Honeybee Deaths Worsen: Colonies Disappear and Risk Food Supplies

Honeybee colonies are in more trouble than ever, and are putting the nation's food supply at risk. One-third of colonies in the United States died or disappeared last winter, which leaves farmers in a precarious position.

May 08, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

FWC Scientists Discover New Species of Bass in Florida Waters

Anglers are about to get a new fish to go after, according to FWC scientists. In addition to the largemouth and peacock bass, Florida now plays home to a new species: the Choctaw bass.

May 08, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

Bats Evaded by Insect with Super Hearing Capabilities

Superman isn't the only one with super hearing. A small insect also has extraordinary capabilities when it comes to listening to high sound frequencies. The greater wax moth is capable of sensing the highest frequencies in the animal kingdom in order to avoid its predator, the bat.

May 08, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

How Much a Tree is Worth: Urban Forests Valued at Billions in Carbon Storage

How much is a tree worth? Apparently its value skyrockets when it's located in a city. According to the U.S. Forest Service, urban trees hold an estimated value of $50 billion as they provide valuable, environmental services such as storing carbon.

May 08, 2013 08:58 AM EDT

Mysterious 'Sea Monster' Carcass Washes Ashore on New Zealand Beach (Video)

Move over, Jaws. There's a new monster from the deep. A mysterious "sea monster" carcass washed ashore in New Zealand last week, puzzling the public and fueling speculation about the existence of dinosaurs and monsters.

May 08, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

Climate Change Already Threatens Caribbean Nations with Rising Sea Levels

Rising sea levels are a huge threat for island nations, such as Grenada. Now, it turns out that the ocean is already claiming Caribbean land as it sinks into the water.

May 07, 2013 02:44 PM EDT

Snow Cover Decline Risks Species: Climate Change Melts Wintry Blanket

During long, severe winters, the thick blanket of snow that blankets the north can actually help preserve plants and animals that remain in the harsh conditions. Yet as climate change causes warmer temperatures, this snow may no longer be as prevalent in some northern ecosystems, putting species at ...

May 07, 2013 01:49 PM EDT

Paleontologists Uncover Oldest Species of Bone-Headed Dinosaur in North America

Paleontologists have uncovered a new species of bone-headed dinosaur. Now, they've found out that this plant-eating dinosaur represents the oldest of its kind in North America--and possibly the world.

May 07, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

State Officials Oppose Protection for Rare, Carnivorous Wolverines

It turns out that not everyone wants protection for the rare wolverine. State officials in the Northern Rockies opposed a federal proposal to give new protections to the carnivorous mammal as climate change threatens to melt the species' snowy mountain habitat.

May 07, 2013 08:50 AM EDT

Plants Can 'Talk': Gregarious Seeds Grow Better Among Neighbors

Forget about social butterflies; it's plants that are the gregarious ones. Scientists have discovered that plants may "talk" to one another via nanomechanical vibrations. This, in turn, causes them to grow better than they would otherwise.

May 07, 2013 08:21 AM EDT

More Massive Algal Blooms Likely for Lake Erie: Algae's Serious Consequences

Algae can have serious consequences for Lake Erie. Now, it turns out that these blooms may becoming more frequent--a bad situation for one of the Great Lakes.