Nature : Science World Report

Jan 25, 2013 07:27 AM EST

Hailstones Packed with Bacteria and Chemicals: Study

The presence of microbial life in storm clouds was revealed by researchers at the Aarhus University, Denmark, who analyzed 42 hailstones that were recovered after a storm over Ljubljana, Slovenia, in May 2009.

Jan 25, 2013 06:34 AM EST

Fossil of Feathered Dinosaur Challenges the Theory of Evolution of Flight

A new fossil of a bird-like dinosaur has been discovered at north-eastern China by paleontologists at the University of Southampton. This new discovery challenges the theories of the evolution of flight in birds.

Jan 25, 2013 06:23 AM EST

Farm Pesticides Pose Threat to Frog Population

A new study conducted by a team of German researchers reveals that farm pesticides are killing amphibians, causing a major dip in the world's population of frogs and toads, reports the official website.

Jan 25, 2013 05:44 AM EST

Nuclear Power Plant Causes Snowfall in Southwest Pennsylvania

The snowfall that took place on parts of the Allegheny and Beaver counties Tuesday night was not a natural process; it originated from the cooling towers at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station in Shippingport.

Jan 25, 2013 02:40 AM EST

Lone Female Panda Daisy Gets Partner at Denver Zoo

The Denver zoo has a Valentine gift ready for its 6-year-old lone female red panda Daisy. The panda gets a mate called Chewbacca, not the Star War's hairy non-English speaking co-pilot, but a new male panda from the Detroit Zoo which was recently welcomed by the zoo last November.

Jan 24, 2013 02:01 PM EST

Dung Beetles Guided by the Milky Way, Avoiding Rivals

A new study shows that dung beetles actually navigate using the Milky Way.

Jan 24, 2013 01:14 PM EST

Deformed Dolphin Adopted by Sperm Whales; Cuter Than Baby Beluga?

A disabled, bottlenose dolphin has been adopted by sperm whales.

Jan 24, 2013 03:27 AM EST

Rare Spiders Discovered at 150-Year-Old London Cemetery

A rare species of spider has been discovered taking shelter in the vaults of the Highgate Cemetery in north London.

Jan 23, 2013 02:43 PM EST

Dogs Evolved by Eating Our Waste

New research of the dog genome has linked widespread dog domestication to the emergence of agriculture—and our trash.

Jan 23, 2013 01:43 PM EST

Chimpanzee Cooperation Linked to Hormone; Sharing and Caring

Researchers have found out exactly why unrelated chimpanzees will cooperate with each other outside of a sexual relationship.

Jan 23, 2013 08:44 AM EST

Government Scientists Retire Research Chimps; So Long, Labs!

Government scientists have agreed that all but 50 of the primates currently being used for federally funded researched should be retired from labs and sent to a sanctuary.

Jan 23, 2013 07:12 AM EST

Turtle Experts Insist on Closure of Cayman Turtle Farm

An international team of researchers conducted an investigation at the Cayman turtle farm located in the Cayman Islands and concluded that the turtle farm should be closed down, as it lacks the amenities to fulfill the welfare needs of the animals.