Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Nov 27, 2012 01:15 AM EST

Lizard's Tolerance to Cold Stronger than Predicted

Lizards are generally considered a harmless species that emerged millions of years ago from water and evolved to be a part of cold-blooded reptiles.

Nov 26, 2012 05:44 AM EST

Smart Desks Score Over Doing Mathematics on Paper

Mathematics is one of the most difficult and challenging subject as not everyone can understand math easily. This is one subject you can't afford to skip.

Nov 26, 2012 04:16 AM EST

Drained Wetlands in Sweden Give Off Same Amount of Greenhouse Gas as Industry

A joint study states that drained wetlands contribute the same amount of greenhouse gas emission as the Swedish industry.

Nov 26, 2012 02:41 AM EST

Quality of Diet Decides Survival of Whales and Dolphins

The food consumed by whales and dolphins is what decides their survival. High-energy prey make for high-energy predators in the marine world. The quality of diet plays a crucial role in conservation.

Nov 26, 2012 02:07 AM EST

Pilot Whales Adopt Synchronized Swimming During Danger

Whales use synchronized swimming when they identify the presence of an external threat.

Nov 26, 2012 01:45 AM EST

Write Letters, Play Games, Watch Plays for Healthier, Younger Brain

A new study states that by indulging in mental activities such as reading, writing and playing games keeps your brain younger and can add a few years to life.

Nov 26, 2012 12:15 AM EST

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Impacts Child's Development

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy impacts a baby's physical and mental development. A child born to a mother who consumes alcohol during pregnancy falls prey to the 'Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder'.

Nov 24, 2012 11:44 AM EST

Word Recognition Patterns Change as We Grow Older

As the age deteriorates a human body undergoes changes that sometimes limit our activities. A significant loss of vision is no exception. Old age also brings pain, frustration, energy loss that multiples as days pass.

Nov 22, 2012 05:27 AM EST

Curiosity Prepares For Thanksgiving Activities

NASA's Mars rover curiosity traveled to Thanksgiving overlook location after it completed weeks in soil scooping activities at one location.

Nov 22, 2012 04:44 AM EST

Fetuses Yawn in the Womb, Say Researchers

With the help of 4D scans the researchers at the Durham and Lancaster Universities revealed that fetuses yawn.

Nov 22, 2012 04:29 AM EST

Evolution of Bird Flight Linked to Dinosaurs

One of the most mystifying and controversial feature in vertebrates is the evolution of flight. Though this facet evolved some million years ago, understanding the mechanism of this was indeed challenging.

Nov 22, 2012 03:52 AM EST

Mites Protect Valencian Oranges From Bugs

One of the most popular variety of citrus grown in the U.S.is theValencia orange tree that is botanically known as Citrus sinensis. A new study has found out that soil-dwelling predatory mites are a perfect partner to address the plague of thrips in citrus caused by Pezothrips kellyanus, a tiny inse...