Nature : Science World Report

Jan 23, 2013 06:21 AM EST

Orangutans With iPads

Nearly six orangutans at the Smithsonian's National Zoo are being introduced to iPad apps that will offer them a different form of stimuli.

Jan 23, 2013 03:30 AM EST

Large Numbers of Tapirs Found in Madidi-Tambopata Landscape

A large population of lowland tapirs, Latin America's largest terrestrial mammal, is thriving in a series of connected national parks along southeastern Peru and northwest Bolivia border.

Jan 23, 2013 04:39 AM EST

Scottish SPCA Rescue Hedgehogs due to Cold Snaps

A record number of hedgehogs were rescued last year by the Scottish SPCA. They witnessed an increase in the number of hedgehogs rescued over the period of time.

Jan 23, 2013 03:16 AM EST

Andes Glaciers Melting Faster due to Climate Change

Falling into the clutches of climate change is the glaciers of the Andes Mountains. A latest comprehensive review of the Andean glacier observations by an international team of scientists states that the glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating at an increasing rate since the 1970s.

Jan 22, 2013 03:36 PM EST

Flashy Boy or Drab Girl? Sex of Ancient Bird Determined

Researchers from the Natural History museum have determined the sex of a now-extinct bird.

Jan 22, 2013 02:05 PM EST

Golden Retrievers Help Fight Cancer

A new study will attempt to discover the cause of cancer in older dogs. It’s the first long term study of its kind on canine cancer and other dog diseases.

Jan 22, 2013 11:32 AM EST

Cats Eradicated in New Zealand? Kitten Lovers Fight Back

Economist Gareth Morgan is worried that New Zealand’s cats are slowly decimating native bird populations, leaving the country without its natural wildlife.

Jan 21, 2013 03:18 PM EST

Climate Change Finally Addressed by Obama

In his inaugural address on Monday, Obama mentioned climate change as a pressing issue for the nation.

Jan 21, 2013 02:47 PM EST

Surrogate Mother Needed for Neanderthal Baby

George Church has put out a call to women who wouldn’t mind giving birth to a Neanderthal.

Jan 21, 2013 01:20 PM EST

Cat Journeys 200 Miles to Get Home, Baffling Scientists

Holly the cat has baffled scientists by travelling 200 miles to reunite with her family.

Jan 20, 2013 05:45 PM EST

Python Challenge Leaves 21 Snakes Dead and Counting

The Python Challenge 2013 contestants have already caught and killed 21 snakes since the competition kicked off on January 12 in a bid to get rid of invasive Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Jan 15, 2013 02:15 PM EST

Black Carbon Causes Twice as Much Global Warming

Black carbon may be the second most important man-made agent of climate change, and may have two times more impact on global warming than previously realized.