Nature : Science World Report

May 01, 2013 03:01 PM EDT

'Zombie' Worms: Terrifying Creatures that Spit Acid and Munch Whale Bones

Zombies exist--as long as you consider these sea worms to actually be "zombies." The bone-munching creatures thrive on the dead carcasses of whales where they spit acid to burrow into the remains. Now, researchers are learning a little bit more about these so-called "zombie worms."

May 01, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Tiny Winged Fossil Reveals Origins of Speedy Swift and Hummingbird Flight

A tiny, winged fossil could shed light on the origins of swift and hummingbird flight. The bird fossil, which was discovered in Wyoming, offers clues to the precursors of the speedy wings that these species use.

May 01, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

'Starving Time' Shows Jamestown Residents Resorted to Cannibalism

Archaeologists just released some shocking new information. Jamestown's colonists may have resorted to cannibalism during the "starving time" winter of 1609-10.

May 01, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

How Flower Petals Shape Up: Spring Blooms Reveal Science of Plants

Roses, violets, daisies and daffodils are all pretty to look at, but they also all have their own unique petal shapes. Now, researchers have discovered a hidden map located within the plant's growing buds that controls a blossom's form.

May 01, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

Shark Embryos Devour Each Other in the Womb: Sibling Rivalry at its Finest

Talk about sibling rivalry. Sand tiger shark embryos actually cannibalize their littermates while still in the womb. Now, new research reveals why sharks are such bad brothers.

Apr 30, 2013 02:25 PM EDT

Ancient Fossils Provide Clues as to What Early Earth Smelled Like: Eggs, Not Roses

The fossils of ancient organisms have given scientists a clue as to what early Earth smelled like. We'll give you a hint: It wasn't roses.

Apr 30, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Singing Humpback Whales Tracked by their Haunting Melodies

The haunting melodies that humpback whales sing echo through the ocean waters. Now, researchers are using these songs to track the massive cetaceans.

Apr 30, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Iridescent Cicada Wings Cleaned by Jumping Dew Drops (Video)

A swarm of cicadas are due to emerge all along the East Coast, waking from their 17-year slumber beneath the Earth's surface. Now, researchers have discovered exactly how cicadas keep their wings fresh and clean after they pop from the ground--jumping dew drops.

Apr 30, 2013 08:06 AM EDT

Dinosaur Roots Discovered in Africa: Fossils Reveal Origins After Mass Extinction

Where are the roots of the dinosaur family tree? Researchers have discovered new fossils that may reveal a lineage of dinosaurs that appeared after a mass extinction event and preceded other dinosaurs in the fossil record.

Apr 29, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions: Unusual Seismic Activity Discovered in Redoubt

We may be able to forecast volcanic eruptions a bit more easily. A new study has examined the sequence of seismic events that led up to the eruption of Redoubt and has discovered a little bit more about these explosive events.

Apr 29, 2013 01:53 PM EDT

Great Tits Can Handle Climate Change: Songbirds More Resilient Than Expected

Songbirds are more resilient than we thought. New research reveals that a bird called the great tit can handle climate change far better than expected.

Apr 29, 2013 11:49 AM EDT

Turtles are Not Primitive Reptiles: Genome Analysis Reveals Evolutionary Origin of Shells

Turtles are known for their hard shells, but how did they evolve this unique adaptation? A new study reveals that turtles are not the primitive reptiles we once thought they were; instead, they're part of a sister group of birds and crocodiles.