Nature : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2013 12:01 AM EST

Hole in Ozone Layer Shrinks to Lowest Since Its Discovery

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica has shrunken to its smallest size since being discovered decades ago, announced the European Space Agency.

Feb 12, 2013 11:33 PM EST

NASA: Asteroid Won’t Hit Earth; Russians Were Wrong

Russians have got that one completely wrong. According to NASA, we can all, it seems, let out a collective sight of relieve.

Feb 12, 2013 01:00 PM EST

Record Number of Sick Sea Lion Pups Appear on California's Coast

More than 90 malnourished and dehydrated sea lion pups have been brought to a Los Angeles animal care facility so far this year, but more are arriving every day.

Feb 12, 2013 10:41 AM EST

Epic Glacier Collapse Occurs in Argentina's Patagonia Region (Video)

An epic glacier collapse occurred in Argentina's Patagonia region and was caught on film. Watch the video.

Feb 12, 2013 10:11 AM EST

Stinging Asian Needle Ants Displace Invasive Argentines in U.S.

The Asian needle ant is spreading across the U.S., displacing native species.

Feb 12, 2013 09:31 AM EST

Arctic Soil Releases Dangerous Levels of CO2, Speeding Global Warming

Global warming has caused scientists to worry as permafrost melts, releasing a vast amount of CO2 into the atmosphere and further perpetuating the problem.

Feb 11, 2013 02:24 PM EST

Birds Evolved Ultraviolet Vision Multiple Times: Not Just Black and White

How often have birds evolved ultraviolet vision? It's not just one. Using a phylogenetic analysis, researchers have found out just how many times.

Feb 11, 2013 11:10 AM EST

Controversial Coyote Hunting Contest Causes Environmental Groups to Speak Out

A coyote hunting contest occurred this weekend in northern California, and environmental groups are less than pleased.

Feb 11, 2013 09:57 AM EST

Nemo Caused by Climate Change: Nor'easter Had More Snow

Nemo slammed into the East Coast this weekend, but was it fueled by climate change?

Feb 11, 2013 12:08 AM EST

Long-Duration Solar Storm Shoots Particles at Earth

In the early hours of Saturday (Feb. 9), the sun shot out a long-duration solar flare aimed at Earth, triggering a coronal mass ejection (CME), scientists at NASA confirmed.

Feb 10, 2013 11:49 PM EST