Nature : Science World Report

May 28, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

Ancient DNA May Reveal How the Environment Impacted Past Human Populations

Ancient DNA may shed some light on how past environments impacted ancient human populations.

May 28, 2015 03:31 PM EDT

New Hope for the Critically Endangered Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

There may be hope for the world's most endangered turtle: the Yangtze giant softshell turtle. Scientists have announced that the artificial insemination of a female was successful.

May 28, 2015 02:55 PM EDT

Dinosaurs May Have Been Warm-Blooded Like Birds and Mammals

Dinosaurs may not have been the cold-blooded creatures that many believe they were.

May 28, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

Climate Change May Shrink the Glaciers of Mount Everest by 70 Percent by 2100

Scientists have taken a closer look at the glaciers on the top of the world in order to better understand what changes they may undergo in the coming decades.

May 28, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Global Climate Change is on the Verge of a Broad-Scale Shift that May Last Decades

The global climate may be on the verge of broad-scale change that could last for decades.

May 27, 2015 08:02 PM EDT

Galapagos Islands' Erupting Volcano Threatens Rare Species of Pink Iguanas

A volcano on the Galapagos Islands has erupted, raising concerns for the rare wildlife in the region.

May 26, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

EPA Air Pollution Rules May Have More Uncertain Effects Than Expected

Anti-pollution rules may have uncertain effects. Scientists have found that air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may not be as effective as believed.

May 26, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Hidden Tapestry of Chemical Variation in the Amazon Forest Canopy Revealed with New Image

When it comes to the Amazon, location matters. Scientists have found that there's a hidden tapestry of chemical variation across the lowland Peruvian Amazon, which is especially important to note when prediction forest response to climate change.

May 26, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

Origins of the Massive Beefsteak Tomato Discovered by Scientists

One of the most popular breeds of tomatoes are beefsteak tomatoes and now, scientists may have discovered their origins.

May 26, 2015 07:21 AM EDT

Climate Geoenginering May be the Only Way to Save Coral Reefs from Warming Seas

Climate engineering may just save coral reefs. Scientists have found that since reefs are one of the most vulnerable ecosystems to future climate change, geoengineering will be crucial to saving them.

May 25, 2015 08:23 AM EDT