Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 03, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Cigarette Smoke May Create More Aggressive Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

Scientists have found that the superbug, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can become even more resistant to killing by the immune system when exposed to cigarette smoke.

Apr 03, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

Geomagnetic Compass Caused Blind Rats to Better Sense Their Surroundings

There may be a new device that could help the blind to see-or at least better sense their surroundings.

Apr 03, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Being Born During a Famine May Cause Health Problems for Baboons in Later Life

Baboons that are born in lean times may actually be more vulnerable to food shortages later in life.

Apr 03, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu is Circulating in North America and May Impact Wild Birds

It turns out that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses may continue to circulate and evolve in North American wild birds

Apr 03, 2015 07:56 AM EDT

Fish Populations are Reduced by 78 Percent in Hawaii Due to Human Impacts

Most people are aware that humans have a large impact on coral reefs. But scientists have taken a closer look and have discovered that we may have a larger influence than we thought.

Apr 03, 2015 07:42 AM EDT

Oil Dispersant Used After Deepwater Horizon Spill May Cause Lung Damage

It turns out that an oil-dispersal agent that was used to help control the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may contribute to the damage of cells in lungs.

Apr 03, 2015 07:27 AM EDT

Hubble Discovers Wispy, Phantom Green Objects Near Dead Quasars

Scientists have discovered a set of wispy, green objects that are the ghosts of quasars that flickered to life and then faded away.

Apr 02, 2015 12:38 PM EDT

Mice Sing Like Songbirds to Woo Their Mates

Most people think of mice squeaking--not singing. But that's exactly what certain male mice do in order to woo potential mates.

Apr 02, 2015 12:38 PM EDT

Toxic, Oxygen-Depleted Oceans May Have Caused a Mass Extinction Event

Toxic, oxygen-depleted oceans may have caused a massive extinction event 200 million years ago.

Apr 02, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

A New Smartphone App May Detect Disease and Monitor Treatment Remotely

Scientists have identified a new biosensing platform that could be used to remotely detect and determine treatment options for HIV, E-coli and other bacteria with an app on your smartphone.

Apr 02, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

How to Watch the Shortest Lunar Eclipse of the Century This Saturday Morning

Sky gazers, take note; the world will witness the shortest lunar eclipse of the century this Saturday. Look to the skies in the early morning to see a show that you won't want to miss.

Apr 02, 2015 09:30 AM EDT