Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Mar 09, 2015 09:46 AM EDT

Millions of Modern Asians are Descended from Genghis Khan and Other Dynastic Leaders

Scientists have taken a closer look at the genetics thousands modern Asian men and have found that many are descended from just 11 powerful dynastic leader who lived up to 4,000 years ago, including Genghis Khan.

Mar 09, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

New Drug Changes 'Bad' Fat into 'Good' Brown Fat for Startling Weight Loss

A new, experimental drug may just turn "bad" fat into "good" fat. Scientists have tested a new drug that causes weight loss in mice by speeding up metabolism and burning off fat cells.

Mar 09, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

How a Changing Climate and Disappearing Habitat Impacts a Tropical Bird

Climate change is impacting birds across the world as seasons shift. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at the white-collared manakin and have found that habitat degradation and climate shifts may impact this species survival.

Mar 09, 2015 08:41 AM EDT

New Tool for Conserving Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises May Help Policymakers

Scientists have identified more than 100 areas within U.S. waters that should be considered biologically important when making management and regulatory decisions about human activities.

Mar 09, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

Rare Tiger Dad and his Family Caught in a Camera Trap

A rare family of Amur tigers has been caught on camera.

Mar 09, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

The Tasty Blue Crab May be Creeping North with Climate Change

The tasty blue crab, prized for its tender meat, may be impacted by climate change. Scientists are discovering this species as much as 80 miles north of its native range as temperatures warm.

Mar 09, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Planck Satellite Reveals New Data on Dark Energy and Gravitation Theory

Scientists have gained some new insights into dark energy and the theory of gravitation by analyzing data from the Planck satellite mission

Mar 09, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

Ancient Tiny Creatures Reveal the Past Temperatures of Our World's Oceans

Tiny creatures are telling scientists a bit more about the temperatures of the ancient past.

Mar 07, 2015 09:36 AM EST

A Human Brain Preserved in Mud for Over 2000 Years is the Oldest Ever Discovered

Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be the oldest human brain ever discovered. It's possible that the brain may have been preserved for over 2,000 years by mud.

Mar 07, 2015 09:36 AM EST

The Noisiest Places in the Ocean are Next to 'Popping,' Melting Glaciers

Where are the noisiest places in the ocean? They're right next to glaciers, of course. Scientists have discovered that bubbles gushing from melting glaciers and their icebergs make fjords the noisiest places in the oceans.

Mar 07, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Atlantic Silverside Evolve to Cope with Climate Change and an Acidic Ocean

While some species are suffering from climate change, others have the potential to adapt. Scientists have taken a closer look at the Atlantic silverside, a small but important fish, and have studied its ability to evolve to adapt to ocean acidification.

Mar 06, 2015 12:22 PM EST

The Green 'Lungs' of Our Planet are Changing with the Climate

The "lungs" of our planet are changing. Leaves and buds are developing earlier in the spring as the climate changes and now, scientists are taking a closer look at what these changes mean for the global system.