Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 26, 2016 08:32 AM EST

Acoustic Tweezers Move Cells in Three Dimensions to Create New Structures

Acoustic tweezers may be the next big thing for creating new structures. Scientists have created "tweezers" that can move single cells in three dimensions using surface acoustic waves without touching, deforming or labeling the cells are possible.

Jan 26, 2016 08:09 AM EST

Oil Leaking into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deep Ocean is Helping Marine Life Thrive

Oil in the ocean doesn't sound like a good thing-especially after something like the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, though, researchers have found that life thrives above natural oil seeps in the form of phytoplankton.

Jan 25, 2016 05:40 PM EST

Environmental Performance Index Ranks World's Top and Worst Performers

The 2016 Environmental Performance Index has now rated the world's top and worst performers.

Jan 25, 2016 04:50 PM EST

The 'Big Bang' May be Confirmed with a New Method Examining the Beginning of the Cosmos

There may be a new method to probe the very beginnings of the universe. Theorists have proposed a new way to better understand the cosmos.

Jan 25, 2016 01:12 PM EST

Cats May Have been Domesticated in China Far Earlier Than Expected

How long have pet cats been around?

Jan 25, 2016 12:23 PM EST

These Smart Lizards Camouflage Themselves by Choosing to Sit on Similarly Colored Rocks

Aegean wall lizards are at risk whenever they're out in the open to get a bit of sun. Now, scientists have found how these lizards have adapted to prevent predation when they sun themselves on rocks.

Jan 25, 2016 11:40 AM EST

Hookah Bar Secondhand Smoke May be Hazardous to Workers

It turns out that secondhand smoke may be hazardous to hookah bar workers.

Jan 25, 2016 10:40 AM EST

Floating Bonsai Trees May be the Future of Indoor Gardening

Why have a regular bonsai tree when you can have one that floats?

Jan 25, 2016 09:35 AM EST

Zebra Black and White Stripes May Not be Used for Camouflage After All

Scientists have found that a zebra's stripes don't act as protection against predators. Instead, it could be that the stripes are for communication.

Jan 22, 2016 11:51 AM EST

Voles May Calm Down in a Crowd and Stress Out in Large Spaces

It turns out that voles may be more calm in a crowd than alone. While people tend to feel more anxious in crowds, prairie voles thrive on interaction.

Jan 22, 2016 11:50 AM EST