Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Mar 20, 2015 07:43 AM EDT

Scientists Solve the Mystery of These Strange South American Mammals

Scientists have discovered that ungulates, hooved mammals that disappeared only 10,000 years ago, are actually related to mammals like horses rather than elephants and other species with ties to Africa.

Mar 20, 2015 07:24 AM EDT

First Ever Direct Observations of Cosmic Dust in the Center of the Milky Way Made

Astronomers have made the first ever direct observations of cosmic building-block dust in the center of our Milky Way galaxy.

Mar 20, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

This Drug Can Alter Your Brain Chemistry to Make You More Compassionate

Pills can do some amazing things. They can reduce a fever, battle depression and relieve muscle pain. But what if a pill could make a person more compassionate?

Mar 20, 2015 06:33 AM EDT

World Heritage Sites at Risk from Climate Change

Earth's most iconic regions may be in danger. Scientists have found that without better local management, these ecosystems may be at risk of collapse under climate change.

Mar 20, 2015 06:23 AM EDT

Ancient Crocodile Ancestor Took the Place of Dinosaurs in North America

Scientists have found that a crocodilian ancestor may have filled one of North America's top predator roles before dinosaurs arrived on the continent.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Scientists Create a New Map of Our Moon's Massive Volcanic Eruption

Scientists have produced a new map of the moon's most unusual volcano, revealing that its explosive eruption spread debris over an area much greater than previously thought.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Parasite Turns Irish Shrimp into Voracious Cannibals

It turns out that parasites can play an important role in driving cannibalism. Scientists have found that parasites can cause ramp up cannibalism among freshwater shrimp in Northern Ireland.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

There May be Billions of Stars with Planets in the Habitable Zone in the Milky Way Alone

There may be planets in the habitable zone around most stars, according to a new study.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Minor Planet Called Chiron May Have Saturn-like Rings

Scientists may have discovered a minor planet with a ring system like Saturn's. Called Chiron, the minor planet may reveal new insights into centaurs, which are a class of minor planets that possess qualities of both asteroids and comets.

Mar 19, 2015 06:23 AM EDT

World's Most Common Insecticide May Not Significantly Impact Bees

Researchers have found that the world's most common insecticide does not significantly harm honey bee colonies at real-world dosage levels.

Mar 19, 2015 06:22 AM EDT

New Clues from Chondrites Reveal the History of the Solar System

Scientists have found evidence in meteorites that may hint at the discovery of a previously unknown region within the protoplanetary disk, a swirling disk of dust and gas that gave rise to the planets in our solar system.

Mar 19, 2015 06:21 AM EDT

Chimps, Like Humans, Travel for Better Food

It turns out that humans aren't the only ones who like good food. Scientists have found that chimps will travel a further distance for preferred food sources in non-wild habitats.