Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 11, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

Hidden Waves Beneath the World's Oceans Mapped to Reveal Heat and Nutrient Cycling

Scientists are taking a closer look at the ocean in order to better understand the rolling, internal waves beneath its surface that displace massive amounts of water and push heat and vital nutrients up from the deep ocean.

May 11, 2015 06:34 AM EDT

Ancient 500-Million-Year-Old Brain Reveals Insights into the Evolution of Early Heads

An ancient brain is telling scientists a bit more about the origins of early heads. Researchers have found a fossil brain more than 500 million years old that reveals a bit more about the process of evolution.

May 09, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Can Moving to a Different Neighborhood Cause You to Gain Weight?

Researchers have found that certain regions in the United States are characterized by a higher prevalence of obesity, and that the simple act of moving may cause a person to gain additional weight.

May 09, 2015 11:17 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Species of Monkey Flower Reveals Evolution in Real Time

A recently-discovered species of flower may shed new light on evolution. The new Scottish flower, a monkey flower, actually shows how evolution occurs in real time.

May 09, 2015 11:05 AM EDT

Traces of Flowers Discovered in the Paleolithic Tomb of the 'Red Lady'

It turns out that putting flowers on tombs wasn't only something that humans do in the present. Scientists have discovered the traces of flowers on a tomb that dates to the Upper Paleolithic.

May 08, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

Eating Dark Chocolate May Make You More Focused and Alert

Want to beat your midday slump? Then you may want to eat some dark chocolate.

May 08, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

More Sex Doesn't Mean More Happiness

It turns out that sex won't make you as happy as self-help books claim. Scientists have discovered that increased frequency of sex actually led to a decline in wanting for and the enjoyment of sex.

May 08, 2015 02:25 PM EDT

Cosmic Hot Spots Near Stars May Have Helped Create Life

Cosmic hot spots may actually have helped form life.

May 08, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Hormones in Animal Agriculture May Persist in the Environment Far Longer Than Expected

Most people are aware that hormones are used in animal agriculture. Now, though, scientists have found that the environmental exposure to these hormones may be greater than anyone realized.

May 08, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

New Painkiller Has Longer Lasting Effects to Help Patients During Surgery

There may be good news for patients during surgery. Scientists have discovered a new compound that offers longer lasting painkilling effects, and shows promise as an alternative to current anesthetics.

May 08, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

Threats to Soil Productivity Risks Food Supplies

It turns out that we need to save our soil if we want to save our food supply. Scientists have taken a closer look at the world's soil resources and the possible ramifications for human food security in a new study.

May 08, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Bamboo May Spread Hantavirus by Encouraging Seed-Eating Mice

Bamboo may be spreading hantavirus. Scientists have discovered that with the plant's prolific seed production, there's a boom among seed-eating deer mice that carry the disease.