Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 10, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

New Species of Terror Bird Discovered in South America

Scientists have discovered a new species of South American fossil terror bird which may shed a bit of light on the diversity of the group and how these giant extinct predators interacted with their environment.

Apr 10, 2015 12:42 PM EDT

African Mountain Gorillas May Inbreed to Survive Habitat Shrinkage

Scientists have created the first ever whole genome sequencing of the endangered mountain gorilla. The findings reveal these animals may actually be able to cope well with inbreeding.

Apr 10, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

'Lost' Sea Turtles are Extremely Active Swimmers

Scientists have taken a closer look at sea turtles at the ages of six to 18 months and have found that even then, they are extremely active swimmers.

Apr 10, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Inflammation in Patients Who Take Insulin

For those on insulin, traffic pollution may be a huge problem.

Apr 10, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

Elusive Look at One of the World's Least-Known Birds: The Black Tinamou

Scientists have gotten a closer look at the secretive black tinamou, one of the world's least-known birds.

Apr 09, 2015 12:19 PM EDT

Astronomers Spot the Moment a Massive Protostar Develops Powerful Jets

For the first time ever, astronomers have spotted the moment in which a massive protostar begins to develop jets of matter and energy crucial for star formation.

Apr 09, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Dispersant Used in Deepwater Horizon Spill is More Toxic to Corals Than Oil Itself

It turns out that the dispersant that was used to help the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be more toxic to deep corals than the oil itself.

Apr 09, 2015 11:33 AM EDT

Human Pheremone Receptor Activated with Delicate Magnolia Scent

Can humans communicate with pheromones in the same way that animals can? Scientists have long wondered whether or not this is the case.

Apr 09, 2015 10:02 AM EDT

Dinosaur Wars: Tyrannosaurs Fought and Cannibalized One Another

Scientists have taken a closer look at the conflict between two massive dinosaurs, and show that not only did fighting occur but that sometimes tyrannosaurs ate one another.

Apr 09, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

How to Save Declining Coral Reefs: Tropical Fish

There may be a new method to save coral reefs: fish. Scientists have found that fish are the key ingredients to restoring degraded coral reef ecosystems.

Apr 09, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

Neolithic Northern Europeans Rejected Farming

It turns out that northern Europeans in the Neolithic may have actually rejected farming rather than embraced it, like others.

Apr 09, 2015 07:10 AM EDT

Pesticides May Cause Heightened Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammation

Pesticide exposure may actually contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease and inflammation in premenopausal women. A new study shows that pesticides may be more dangerous than thought.