Nature : Science World Report

Apr 10, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

Why do Men Love Breasts? Titillating Theory Explains Release of Neurochemical Oxytocin

New research may explain men's titillating attraction to breasts.

Apr 10, 2013 11:47 AM EDT

Unusual Anal Fish Fin Offers New Insight into Ancient Evolutionary History of Limbs

An unusual anal fish fin discovered in an ancient fossil may offer new insight into the evolutionary history of paired limbs--such as our legs.

Apr 10, 2013 11:15 AM EDT

Interactive Map Reveals Extreme Weather Disasters Impact 80 Percent of Americans (Map)

A new report and an interactive map reveal that extreme weather disasters impacted nearly 80 percent of Americans over the past few years.

Apr 10, 2013 09:27 AM EDT

Polluting Plastic Waste Invades Great Lakes: Pacific Garbage Patch May Have a Rival

Polluting pieces of plastic waste could be invading the Great Lakes and could greatly affect the freshwater species present there.

Apr 10, 2013 08:38 AM EDT

Rapid Evolution Triggered by Environmental Change: The Fate of Our Fisheries

Evolution occurs more rapidly than you might expect. New research reveals that environmental change can cause it to occur over a matter of generations, a finding that has major implications for the fate of our fisheries.

Apr 09, 2013 03:54 PM EDT

Antarctic Seafloor Now Mapped in Unprecedented Detail

A digital map of the entire Antarctic seafloor has been created for the first time by an international team of scientists under the leadership of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany. This kind of reliable information on the depth and floor structure ...

Apr 09, 2013 01:21 PM EDT

New Genus of Bat Discovered: Fluffy, Badger-Colored Mammal Found in Sudan

A new genus of bat has been discovered in South Sudan. The fluffy, black and white striped mammal was spotted during a mission to conduct field research and improve conservation efforts.

Apr 09, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Over 1000 Starving Sea Lion Pups Wash Ashore: Unusual Mortality Event Declared

Over 1,000 starving sea lion pups have washed ashore--and they just keep coming. While the NOAA has declared an unusual mortality event, re-strandings are starting to become an issue.

Apr 09, 2013 09:21 AM EDT

Climate Change May Drastically Impact Wine Production: Where Grapes will Grow in the Future (Video)

Climate change may drastically impact wine production in major grape growing regions, including Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa Valley.

Apr 08, 2013 02:51 PM EDT

Tiny Nanowires Revolutionize Future of Solar Energy: Incredible Efficiency Inspired by Trees (Video)

The future of solar energy may be here--at least in part. Inspired by trees, researchers have created tiny nanowires that demonstrate incredible efficiency.

Apr 08, 2013 01:58 PM EDT

Lip-Smacking Primate Call Gives Clues to Origin of Human Speech (Video)

The lip-smacking call that geladas use to vocalize could give researchers clues to the origin of human speech.

Apr 08, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Capybara Mothers Litter of Dachshund Puppies, Largest Rodent Species (Video)

Some things never change, and that's certainly true about a mother's love. A litter of puppies abandoned by their owner show that the old saying about motherly love is true-it's blind!