Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Nov 29, 2012 12:22 AM EST

Fish Ear Bones Provide Clues about Climate Impact

Otoliths or fish ear bones consist of three pairs of small carbonate bodies found in the heads of bony fishes. Generally otoliths are used by the fishes for maintaining balance and sound detection. They not only function similar to the inner ear of mammals but also give a good and helpful insight in...

Nov 28, 2012 05:15 AM EST

New Sensor Developed to Detect Bombs On Sea Floor

A new sensor has been developed that detects undetonated explosives on the sea floor. It is based on a technology used to find mineral deposits underground.

Nov 28, 2012 05:02 AM EST

Ocean Acidification Dissolves Shells of Marine Animals

The rise in the acid level in our oceans is killing marine organisms that produce calcium carbonate shells, or use calcium carbonate in their skeletal structure.

Nov 28, 2012 03:25 AM EST

New Test to Help Heavy Drinkers Reduce Alcohol Intake

Long term alcohol abuse affect lives in a number of ways. It not only triggers various physical symptoms and heart diseases but also causes a wide range of immunological defects and mental health problems.

Nov 28, 2012 02:30 AM EST

Thin and Long New Snake Crawls From the Chocoan forests

Blunt-headed vine snakes with extremely thin bodies have recently been discovered in the Chocoan forests of Northwestern Ecuador.

Nov 28, 2012 12:48 AM EST

ESA Spots Massive Comet Belts Surrounding Two Planetary Systems

Vast comet belts have been noticed surrounding two nearby star planetary systems.These belts were observed using European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory.

Nov 28, 2012 12:20 AM EST

Three Primitive Arthropod Species Discovered

Three new collembolan species have been discovered in the Maestrazgo caves in Teruel, Spain. This discovery was made by a team of scientists from the University of Navarra and the Catalan Association of Biospeleology.

Nov 27, 2012 06:30 AM EST

Researchers Have Identified Brain Area’s Role in Learning

One of the least understood regions of the cerebral cortex is the orbitofrontal cortex that is involved in serious human functions. It is responsible for decisions made on the spur of the moment, but not those made based on prior experience or habit, according to a new basic science study from subs...

Nov 27, 2012 06:18 AM EST

Study Reveals How Life Began on a Molecular Level

Researchers have found an answer to the big question-how life began at the molecular level.

Nov 27, 2012 06:01 AM EST

Stress Arrives With More Facebook Friends: Study

The number of Facebook friends is indicative of your popularity or just another source of 'stress'? A team from the University of Edinburgh's Business School has found that the greatest amount of stress comes from users trying not to offend their online contacts. In particular, adding employers or ...

Nov 27, 2012 04:58 AM EST

Reliable Nuclear Reactor Tested for Spaceflights

A new concept for a reliable nuclear reactor that could be used on spaceflights has been demonstrated by researchers including engineers from Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Nov 27, 2012 03:01 AM EST

Shrubs Give an Insight into Glacier’s Past: Study

Scientists have discovered a new method of predicting a glacier's history of melting that can be extended way past the instrumental record. The new method involves carefully analyzing stems of the shrubs. Doing so can also provide an insight into how they're set to alter in the future.