Nature : Science World Report

Jan 13, 2016 08:02 AM EST

Dogs May Recognize Human Emotion by Listening and Watching

Dogs may actually be able to recognize human emotions.

Jan 13, 2016 08:03 AM EST

Dogs Received Negative Genetic Traits After Being Domesticated

Man's best friend may have received quite a few negative traits after being domesticated.

Jan 12, 2016 12:32 PM EST

Underwater Robots Investigate Great White Sharks' Pedatory Behavior

Robotic, underwater vehicles may give researchers a new tool to better understand shark behavior. These robots may be able to travel where humans cannot in order to show scientists how sharks behave in the wild.

Jan 12, 2016 11:42 AM EST

Greenland Ice Sheet May Melt More Due to One Uncalculated Force: Clouds

It turns out that clouds play a much larger role in the melting of the Greenland ice sheet than previously thought. Scientists have found that compared to clear skies, clouds enhance the meltwater runoff by a third.

Jan 12, 2016 09:54 AM EST

Climate History of North America Revealed by Growth Rings on Rocks

Most people know that there are growth rings on trees, but did you know that there are also growth rings on rocks? Scientists have found a new way to tease out signals about Earth's climatic past from soil deposits on gravel and pebbles.

Jan 11, 2016 09:48 AM EST

Puff Adders May be the Ultimate Ambush Predators by Using Scent Camouflage

Puff adders may just be the ultimate ambush predators. Scientists have found that these snakes can actually use scent camouflage when stalking prey.

Jan 11, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Rainforest Structure is Shaped by a Constant Battle for Sunlight

Scientists have found that despite their diversity, the structure of rainforests is highly predictable for a reason.

Jan 08, 2016 07:55 AM EST

Arctic's Frigid, Dark Winter Causes Marine Creatures to Migrate by the Light of the Moon

During the Arctic winter, darkness reigns in the icy north. Now, scientists have found that the creatures living within on Arctic fjord keep busy even during these frigid months.

Jan 08, 2016 11:24 AM EST

The Rise of Humans: The Anthropocene Epoch is Backed by Hard Evidence

Scientists have now found overwhelming evidence for human impact driving the current epoch on our planet Earth.

Jan 08, 2016 11:24 AM EST

Climate Change May be Causing Adelie and Gentoo Penguins to Overlap in the Antarctic

As Gentoo penguins move into the West Antarctic due to climate change, scientists believe they may be competing with Adelie penguins for the same kinds of food.

Jan 06, 2016 04:33 PM EST

A Massive Ice 'Lid' in the Antarctic Melted and Released a Massive Amount of CO2

Scientists have found that during the last ice age, the melting of a massive ice "lid" in the Antarctic released a massive amount of carbon dioxide that had been trapped in the ocean.

Jan 06, 2016 03:29 PM EST