Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 14, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

New Light Technique Reveals Hidden Details of Historic Paintings

A painting hanging on a wall may tell one story, but what lies beneath may tell quite another. Scientists have created a new instrument that's capable of capturing subsurface details from artwork at a high resolution.

Apr 14, 2015 12:20 PM EDT

No Metamaterial Coatings Required for This Invisible Object

Imagine creating an object that's completely invisible in the microwave range. Scientists have constructed a homogenous cylindrical object that's invisible without the use of any additional coating layers.

Apr 14, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

Insecticide Contamination of Global Surface Waters is Widespread

Insecticides are used across the globe. Now, though, scientists have discovered that there is global contamination of surface waters.

Apr 14, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

Neanderthals Mutilated the Bodies of Their Dead by Breaking and Fracturing Bones

Neanderthals apparently had burial rituals that involved mutilating the bodies of the dead. Scientists have discovered that these ancient hominins cut, beat and fractured the bones of their recently deceased companions.

Apr 14, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

Meteorites are Key to the Story of Earth's Many Layers

How did Earth form its layers? The answer may lie in the chemical make-up of meteorites. A new study of meteorites reveals a bit more about how our planet's crust formed billions of years ago.

Apr 14, 2015 09:26 AM EDT

Marijuana in Liquid Form May Decrease Severe Epilepsy in Children

A liquid form of marijuana may be a huge step forward for children with severe epilepsy. Scientists have found that the new treatment could help children with the condition who aren't responding to other treatments.

Apr 14, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

Pain Relievers May Cause You to Feel Less Positive Emotions

Do you use pain relievers? Then you may not be as happy as you could be. Scientists have found that a commonly used pain reliever, acetaminophen, actually blunts positive emotions.

Apr 14, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

Like Humans, Chimps Can Plan for the Future

It turns out that chimpanzees may just be able to plan for the future, similarly to human children. While some species of monkeys struggle with planning, chimps come out ahead.

Apr 14, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Why Some Humans Hear Color and Taste Sounds: Synesthesia

People perceive things differently, and some people actually hear colors and see sounds. This condition, called synesthesia, has long intrigued scientists. Now, researchers have learned a bit more about the phenomenon in a new study.

Apr 13, 2015 10:13 PM EDT

First Ever Dark Matter Map Reveals New Insights into the Cosmos

Scientists have released the first map of dark matter of the cosmos.

Apr 13, 2015 09:57 PM EDT

Mars May Have Liquid, Briny Water Near its Surface

Mars may just have liquid water. Scientist have found that it's possible the liquid water could exist close to the surface of the Red Planet.

Apr 13, 2015 09:44 PM EDT

Why Humans Have Chins: The Evolution of This Strange Feature

Why do humans have chins? It turns out that the chin is not a mechanical advantage, but instead results from an evolutionary adaptation involving face size and shape.