Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 04, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Io's Lava Lake, Loki, Imaged in Unprecedented Detail to Reveal New Features

Io is the innermost of the four moons of Jupiter and is also the most geologically active body in our solar system. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the largest of its volcanic features, named Loki, on its surface.

May 04, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Two-Legged, Human-Inspired Walking Robot Tackles Tough Terrain Outside

Scientists have successfully field-tested a two-legged robot that has technology that may herald the future of running robots.

May 04, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

NASA's MESSENGER Slams into Mercury at 8,750 MPH

NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft crashed into the surface of Mercury on Thursday, causing its mission to come to a dramatic end.

May 04, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

NASA's Chandra Reveals Supermassive Black Holes Gobble More Matter Than Expected

A certain group of unusual giant black holes may be consuming excessive amounts of matter. Scientists have discovered that supermassive black holes could be gobbling down far more matter than first expected.

May 04, 2015 07:53 AM EDT

Name a Planet: 20 Exoworlds Up for Naming Proposals

Ever wanted to name a planet? Now you may have your chance. A total of 20 of the most popular exoworlds have been made available for naming proposals from registered clubs and non-profit organizations.

May 04, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

One in Six Species May Become Extinct by 2100 Due to Climate Change

A total of one in six species may become extinct by 2100. Scientists have found for every degree that global temperatures rise, more species will become extinct.

May 04, 2015 06:58 AM EDT

Major, Global Decline of Large Herbivores May Leads to an 'Empty Landscape'

The decline of the world's large herbivores, especially in Africa and parts of Asia, may cause an "empty landscape" in some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet in the future.

May 01, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

England May Experience 13-Fold increase in Record-Breaking Warm Years

Scientists have discovered that the likelihood of record-breaking warm years in England may substantially increase due to human-caused climate change.

May 01, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

NASA Data Reveals How Climate Change Impacts Arctic Marine Mammals

Scientists have looked at 11 species of marine mammals who depend on Arctic sea ice to live, feed and breed and have examined how their habitat will evolve in a warming world.

May 01, 2015 07:44 AM EDT

Scientists Create the First Ever 3D View of the Pillars of Creation

Scientists have used the MUSE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in order to create the first complete 3D view of the famous Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula.

May 01, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Tropical Marine Ecosystems are Most at Risk from Human Impacts

Scientists have used the fossil record during the past 23 million years to predict which marine animals and ecosystems are at greatest risk of extinction from human impact.

May 01, 2015 07:03 AM EDT

Walking Just Two Minutes Each Hour Offsets the Health Hazards of Sitting

Want to stay healthy? Then walk two minutes each hour. Scientists have found that walking just two minutes each hour could offset the hazards of sitting for long periods of time.