Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Mar 10, 2015 11:26 AM EDT

New, Tough Paint is Super Water Repellent and Self-Cleans

It's a step forward for material science. Researchers have created a new paint that self-cleans, resisting dirt and grime.

Mar 10, 2015 10:41 AM EDT

Scientists Mystified by Dusty Cosmic Disks that Survive Extreme Forces from Massive Stars

A team of scientists have discovered something unusual at the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. They've detected 20 rotating dust and gas discs in each cluster hosting exceptionally large and hot stars.

Mar 10, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Ancient Tooth Enamel Reveals that Tsetse Flies Didn't Impact the Migration Route of Herders

Scientists are learning a bit more about herders from northern Africa that lived nearly 2,000 years ago by examining ancient teeth.

Mar 10, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Increase in CO2 and Warmer Temperatures May Cause More Extreme Droughts in the Tropics

It turns out that an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may just increase drought in the tropics. Scientists have taken a closer look at what effects CO2 might have on the environment and have found that it has the potential to intensity extreme droughts.

Mar 10, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

New Images of Venus Reveal What's Beneath Its Cloudy Blanket

Astronomers have received some new, details images of the surface of Venus, which is normally shrouded by thick clouds made mostly of carbon dioxide.

Mar 10, 2015 08:24 AM EDT

New Class of Drugs May Dramatically Increase Healthy Lifespan

A new class of drugs may be able to boost a person's healthy lifespan. Scientists have found that the new class of drugs dramatically slows the aging process in animals and alleviates symptoms of frailty by improving cardiac function and extending life.

Mar 10, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

300-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origins of Slave Skeletons in Saint Martin

About 300 years ago, three African-born slaves died on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. Now, researchers have extracted and sequenced tiny bits of DNA remaining in the skeletons' teeth to determine where in Africa these individuals lived before they were captured and enslaved.

Mar 10, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

Carina Nebula Nursery Reveals New Details of Star Birth and Rearing

Astronomers have taken a closer look at one of the most active star-forming regions in the galaxy. The new findings may give astronomers a better understanding of the process that may have helped form the sun 4.5 billion years ago.

Mar 10, 2015 07:15 AM EDT

Ancient Fossil Remains Reveal Our Human Ancestors were More Diverse Than Expected

It turns out that our ancient ancestors may have looked quite a bit differently than we do today. Researchers have taken a closer look at bones from early human species and have found that they had distinct body forms that were different than those of today.

Mar 10, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Climate Change is Speeding Up Over Time

Scientists have analyzed changes in the climate that occur over several decades and have found that the changes are happening faster than at historical levels and are also starting to speed up.

Mar 09, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

Scientists Try to Save Ancient Mummies from Changing into Black Ooze

A people called the Chinchorro in modern-day Chile and Peru mummified their dead in the ancient past. These mummies, though, are in danger of rapidly degrading; now, scientists are trying to find out a way to stop the deterioration.

Mar 09, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

Your Brain Structure Depends on How Trusting You Are of Others

How trusting are you? It may depend on the circuits in your brain. Scientists have found that there are differences in brain structure depending on how trusting you are of others.