Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Feb 24, 2015 11:41 AM EST

'Chocolate Greenhouse' Near London May Save the World's Cocoa Plants

Climate change may be impacting cocoa crops globally, but a greenhouse near London is fighting back for chocolate lovers everywhere. The International Cocoa Quarantine Centre (ICQC) works tirelessly to ensure that cocoa crops remain disease-free and bountiful.

Feb 24, 2015 10:59 AM EST

'Miracle' Moringa Seeds Can Purify Water and be Used for Mining Operations

Extracts from seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree can actually be used for water purification. Now, though, researchers have found more uses for these seeds: the separation of different materials.

Feb 24, 2015 10:35 AM EST

How the Sahara Desert Fertilizes the Amazon Rainforest Across the Ocean

What do the Sahara Desert and the humid Amazon rainforest have in common? It turns out that one fertilizes the other.

Feb 24, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Corals in Australia's Great Barrier Reef Eat Plastic

It turns out that corals are making use of the plastic in our oceans-sort of. Scientists have found that corals commonly found on the Great Barrier Reef are actually eating plastic.

Feb 24, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Ocean Acidification May Negatively Impact Diatoms in the Southern Ocean

Ocean acidification can cause a host of issues for species. Now, though, a new study shows that it can also affect tiny creatures called diatoms. Scientists have found that ocean acidification may have negative impacts on diatoms in the Southern Ocean.

Feb 24, 2015 08:42 AM EST

Ocean Acidification May Threaten Oysters, Clams and Mollusk Fisheries

Ocean acidification may be causing a host of issues for some coastal communities. Scientists have taken a closer look at the risks of ocean acidification and have found that the mollusk industry may be at long-term economic risk.

Feb 24, 2015 07:44 AM EST

Carnivorous Bladderwort Plant Stuns Scientists by Having Less DNA But More Genes

A certain carnivorous plant may seem complex, but it has a tiny genome. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at its genetic makeup.

Feb 24, 2015 06:57 AM EST

CT Scan Reveals Ancient Mummy Inside This Buddha Statue

While this Buddha statue may look normal on the outside, it's anything but regular on the inside. Researchers have found that the statue contains a mummy in the same position and now, they've conducted a full CT scan of the statue in order to get a better look.

Feb 23, 2015 11:20 AM EST

Highly Processed Foods Linked to Food Addiction

There may be another reason that you might want to stick to healthy foods. Scientists have found that eating highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries can lead to addictive eating.

Feb 23, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Why Evolution Selects One Parent Over Another for Raising Babies

Parenting responsibility is rarely equal, and that's true across species. Now, scientists have taken a closer look to find out why that is, and why babies are only largely cared for by one parent.

Feb 23, 2015 10:38 AM EST

Scientists Pump Oxygen into a 'Dead' Fjord to Restore it to Life

Scientists may have brought a dead fjord back to life. They installed pumps in a Swedish fjord that showed a strong oxygen deficit and now, they've reported that oxygen-loving organisms have returned to the region.

Feb 23, 2015 10:17 AM EST