Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Oct 19, 2012 05:15 AM EDT

Sea-Change Due to Global Warming

A recent interesting communication upgrade states that global warming may give Earth's oceans the same hi-fi sound qualities they had more than 100 million years ago, during the Age of Dinosaurs.

Oct 19, 2012 05:11 AM EDT

Childhood Poverty Affects Genes and Immune System

Childhood poverty, stress as adult, demographics such as age, sex and ethnicity leave an imprint on a person's genes. This plays a major role in the immune system.

Oct 19, 2012 05:08 AM EDT

Rare Frog in Japan Has Spiked Thumb for Fighting, and Mating Too

A rare breed of Japanese frog, the Otton frog (Babina subaspera) has an evolutionary adaption as weird as it is awesome. This rare breed of frog that is native to Amami islands of southern Japan, sports combat-ready spikes which shoot from a pseudo thumb on the forelimbs.

Oct 18, 2012 11:17 PM EDT

Autism and its Impact Vary in Men and Women

Autism a developmental disorder appears in the first three years of life and has adverse affects on the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. The Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American Children.

Oct 18, 2012 11:16 PM EDT

Eternally Vigilant Dolphins Sleep With One Half of Brain

An interesting study on dolphins shows how they use just one half of their brain at a time. And it is this trait that gives them the energy to stay constantly alert for a minimum of 15 days in a row.

Oct 18, 2012 04:57 AM EDT

High Energy X-Ray Reveals Structure of Teeth and Bones

A new tool, a cross science collaboration and a new revelation on the evolution. A latest study by the Palaeontologist from Bristol Natural History Museum and Curtin University, Australia in collaboration with the physicists from Switzerland discovers that the earliest jawed vertebrates had teeth a...

Oct 18, 2012 04:54 AM EDT

Kitchen Waste Contributing to Loss of Salt Marshes

Salt marshes that are primarily made up of grass are very crucial for the coastal ecosystem as they help to protect shorelines from storms and providing habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. In addition to this they build up costal elevations by trapping sediment during floods, and produce new so...

Oct 18, 2012 04:50 AM EDT

Antidepressants Linked to an Increased Risk of Strokes

According to a multi study analysis, the use of popular antidepressants known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is linked to an increased risk of some strokes that is caused by bleeding in the brain, but the risk is low.

Oct 18, 2012 04:49 AM EDT

Dragon Tale: Female Komodo Sacrifice Life for Housework

Demanding family matters and work are known to reduce by half the lifespan of female komodo. The world's largest lizards are known for their long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge, muscular tails. They have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Isl...

Oct 16, 2012 05:44 AM EDT

Pain Manifestation is Less if You Are with Companions

A new animal study highlights an interesting fact that, companionship has the potential to reduce pain linked to nerve damage.

Oct 16, 2012 05:42 AM EDT

Less Sleep Has Harmful Impact on Fat Cells and Insulin Regime

Sleep deprivation has long been associated with impaired brain function. This not only decreases the alertness but also reduces the cognitive ability.

Oct 16, 2012 05:35 AM EDT

Fishing Technique in Dolphins Passed From Mother to Daughter

The latest study conducted by the researchers at the University at Wales , solves the mystery behind why just five percent of the dolphins in Shark Bay use sponges for hunting, and why this rare hunting technique is absent in the other dolphin population.