Nature : Science World Report

Apr 04, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Terrifying, Face-Sized Spider Recently Discovered in Sri Lanka

A terrifying, face-sized spider was recently discovered in northern Sri Lanka.

Apr 04, 2013 09:05 AM EDT

Rare North American River Otter Caught Munching a Fish on Camera

The rare North American river otter has been caught on camera munching on a fish. It's the first time the animal has been seen in this area in over 100 years.

Apr 04, 2013 08:22 AM EDT

How the American West and its Mountain Ranges Formed: New Insights into Plate Tectonics

New research reveals that the American west and its mountain ranges weren't formed merely by the Farallon Plate.

Apr 03, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

Thin, Low Arctic Clouds Caused Massive Greenland Ice Sheet Melt in 2012

The massive 2012 Greenland Ice Sheet melt may have been caused by thin, low-lying clouds, according to new research.

Apr 03, 2013 02:40 PM EDT

'Thinking About Thinking,' Metacognition not Just Seen in Humans, but Chimpanzees, Too

According to scientists at Georgia State University, humans may not be the only ones who have the ability to "think about thinking," otherwise known as "metacognition." Chimpanzees, a close relative to humans, may also be able to do the same.

Apr 03, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Cthulu Journeys into the Realm of Biology: Octopus-like Microbes Named After Legendary Monster

The monstrous, squid-like Cthulu has made it into the realm of biology. Researchers have named two recently discovered microbes after the legendary creature

Apr 03, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

Plague-like Emerald Ash Borer Spreads Through U.S. States, Killing Trees

Like the plague, the emerald ash borer is spreading across Kentucky and other states, killing thousands of ash trees.

Apr 03, 2013 09:46 AM EDT

What Exactly is Killing the Bees: Metal Pollution, Pesticides and Colony Collapse Disorder

What exactly is killing all the bees? It's a good question, and not one that can be answered easily.

Apr 03, 2013 08:47 AM EDT

Synthetic Biology and Conservation: Resurrecting Extinct Species and Creating Genetically Modified Organisms

Synthetic biology could just save the world--or at least provide some added benefits to conservation. It could resurrect extinct species, create organisms that can clean up waste and could design crops that are more resistant to drought.

Apr 02, 2013 09:06 AM EDT

Pharmaceutical Pollution Wreaking Havoc on Aquatic Wildlife in Freshwater Streams

Pharmaceutical pollution may be wreaking havoc on wildlife in freshwater streams.

Apr 02, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

Massive Algae Blooms May Destroy Lake Erie, Threatening Aquatic Wildlife

Unless agricultural policies change, Lake Erie will continue to experience massive algal blooms that can cause devastating consequences for aquatic wildlife.

Apr 01, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

Climate Change is Expanding Antarctica's Sea Ice

Global warming is expanding the extent of sea ice around the Antarctic Peninsula in winter, faster than in another place on Earth, according to a study unveiled Sunday.