Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Mar 12, 2015 06:21 AM EDT

The Anthropocene Epoch Began When Humans Dominated Earth in 1610

It turns out that the Anthropocene, which is the human-dominated epoch that has helped change our world, began around the year 1610.

Mar 12, 2015 06:08 AM EDT

VLT Captures Stunning New Image of Baby Stars in the Constellation Ara

Scientists have captured a spectacular new image of the southern constellation of Ara with the help of the VLT Survey Telescope in Chile.

Mar 11, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

Organic Burial Pods Turn Your Body into a Tree When You Die

Instead of visiting a graveyard to remember a loved one, think of visiting a forest. That may just be possible, thanks to a new burial method developed in Italy.

Mar 11, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

This Machine Teaches Wild Crows to Bring You Coins for Peanuts

You may have heard of the girl who received gifts from crows after feeding them peanuts, but have you heard of the device that trains birds to give you presents?

Mar 11, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Small Eddies in the Southern Ocean Cause Global Effects on Climate Change

Scientists have found that the increasing strength of winds over the Southern Ocean is causing ocean eddies and mixing, which has extended its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and effectively delays the impacts of global warming.

Mar 11, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

New Image Reveals Hundreds of Galaxies Colliding with One Another in 'Visible' Radio Waves

The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) has captured a spectacular, detailed image of one of the most fascinating regions of the universe. It's taken a picture of an area where clusters of hundreds of galaxies are colliding with one another.

Mar 11, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

How Chameleons Change Their Colors to Brilliant Hues: Tiny Crystals

Chameleons have the amazing ability to change their colors. Now, though, scientists have found out how they do it. It turns out that the chameleons "tune" a lattice of nanocrystals present in their skin.

Mar 11, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

Super Speedy Unbound Star Breaks the Galactic Speed Record

This star puts the fastest objects in our universe to shame. Scientists have found a fast-moving unbound star that has broken the galactic speed record.

Mar 11, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

Orbital Forces Caused Climate Change 1.4 Billion Years Ago

It turns out that the same forces that are causing climate change today caused climate change 1.4 billion years ago.

Mar 11, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Friction Means the Antarctic Ice Sheet May be More Sensitive to Climate Change Than Expected

Antarctic glaciers may be more sensitive to climate change than we thought.

Mar 11, 2015 06:40 AM EDT

How a Cold-Blooded Antarctic Octopus Survives Frigid Temperatures

Scientists have taken a closer look at an Antarctic octopus that thrives in ice-cold water and have found that it uses a unique strategy to transport oxygen in its blood.

Mar 11, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

Rare Dwarf Galaxies Orbiting the Milky Way May Shed Light on Dark Matter

Astronomers have discovered that we're not alone. They've found several rare dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting our own Milky Way. The findings could pave the way to better understanding dark matter, the mysterious substance that holds our galaxy together.