Nature : Science World Report

Dec 11, 2012 02:35 AM EST

Extinct Lizard ‘Obamadon’ Latest Creature to be Named after President Obama

After fish and lichen, it is an extinct lizard that has been named after the recently re-elected President Obama. With the fish being named Ethiostoma Obama and the lichen Caloplaca obamae, the small insect-eating lizard is being called Obamadon.

Dec 07, 2012 05:20 PM EST

Scientist Create Coconut-Flavored Pineapple by Accident, Great for Pina Coladas

Australian researchers have managed to create a new pineapple that doesn't doesn't take like an ordinary pineapple, but rather like a coconut, the ABC News reports.

Dec 07, 2012 03:22 PM EST

UN Climate Talks at Deadlock over Aid to Developing Nations Affected by Global Warming

UN envoys moved closer towards a deal at United Nations global-warming talks in Doha to settle differences on climate aid and fossil-fuel emissions, however, they are at a standstill on how to help vulnerable nations, according to reports.

Dec 07, 2012 01:59 PM EST

European Catfish or ‘Freshwater Killer Whales’ Caught Hunting Pigeons Near Shore [VIDEO]

European Catfish or "freshwater killer whales" have been spotted in south-west France as the leaped from a river to gobble up the unsuspecting pigeons and it was caught on video, according to reports.

Dec 06, 2012 03:31 AM EST

Can Rice Bran Prevent Occurrence of Cancer?

The latest clinical trial test conducted at the University of Colorado Cancer Center show how rice bran offers promising cancer prevention properties. Simultaneously, the ongoing clinical trial is testing the effectiveness of rice bran in preventing the recurrence of colon cancer.

Dec 05, 2012 06:47 AM EST

Cancer Fighting Power Seen in Fungus

Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have made an interesting discovery; they found that nanoparticles produced by a fungus named Arthrobotrys Oligospora have some cancer fighting power.

Dec 05, 2012 04:36 AM EST

Fossils of Oldest Dinosaur Traced

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have found fossilized bones that they believe belong to the oldest known dinosaur.

Dec 05, 2012 02:37 AM EST

Lion Habitat Vanishing Quickly in Africa's Savannahs

According to a new finding, lions that roam Africa’s savannahs have lost as much as 75 percent of their habitat in the last 50 years due to human encroachment and land development.

Dec 04, 2012 06:03 AM EST

Structure of Tree Canopies an Important Factor in Infrared Reflection

A new finding challenges the assertions that forests leaves rich in nitrogen may aid in reflecting infrared radiation. According to the new finding, it is not the leaves but the structure of tree canopies that is a more important factor in infrared reflection.

Dec 04, 2012 03:58 AM EST

Probiotics Help Fish Grow up Faster and Healthier

A new study suggests the use of probiotics that are often referred to as friendly bacteria can increase the success of raising rare ornamental fish to adulthood.

Dec 04, 2012 02:56 AM EST

Pygmy Mole Crickets Are Prodigious Jumpers

The size of a grain of rice, the 'pygmy mole cricket', which belongs to the family Tridactylidae, lives most of its life tunneling under the sand along the margins of water bodies. These insects are known to be exceptional jumpers.

Dec 04, 2012 02:36 AM EST

Robots Created Based on Deceptive Behavior of Squirrels and Birds

Taking clues from the deceptive behavioral patterns of squirrels and birds, a team of researchers has incorporated their strategy in developing robots that could be used by the military in the future.