Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Feb 18, 2015 07:33 AM EST

Bacteria Can Jump Between Species Far More Easily Than Previously Thought

There's some disturbing news when it comes to bacteria. Scientists have found that bacteria may be able to jump between host species far more easily than previously thought, which could have huge implications for disease research.

Feb 18, 2015 07:11 AM EST

New Breathalyzer Device May 'Sniff Out' Lung Cancer Early

There may be a new test for lung cancer. Scientists have developed a breathalyzer test that senses volatile organic compounds that are biomarkers found exclusively in the exhaled breath of some people with lung cancer.

Feb 18, 2015 06:57 AM EST

Alien Red Star Missed Hitting Our Solar System by Less Than a Light-Year

An alien star may have nearly collided with our solar system. Scientists have discovered that 70,000 years ago, a star passed through the solar system's distant cloud of comets, the Oort Cloud. This makes it the only star to have approached so closely.

Feb 17, 2015 11:13 AM EST

What Sea Anemones and Humans have in Common: An Ancestor with Nerve-Cell Signalling

It turns out that the genes responsible for electrical communication among nerve cells in our brains evolved a staggering 600 million years ago in a common ancestor of both humans and the sea anemone.

Feb 17, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Plants Out-Survive Animals Through Mass Extinction Events

When it comes to surviving mass extinctions, plants do a lot better than animals. Scientists have taken a closer look at the mass extinctions over the course of Earth's history and have found that plants are especially resilient during these events.

Feb 17, 2015 10:15 AM EST

Large Hadron Collider Gears Up for Further Research on the Higgs Boson

The Large Hadron Collider is almost ready to be up and back in action after its shutdown nearly two years ago. So what's in store for the most powerful particle accelerator on Earth? That's a good question.

Feb 17, 2015 09:38 AM EST

Newly Discovered Bacteria in Mosquitoes May Combat Malaria

There may be a new way to combat malaria--and that new way may be through bacteria.

Feb 17, 2015 09:21 AM EST

Sex Benefits Humans Over Time with Disease Resistance

For decades, scientists have examined the genetic advantage of sexual reproduction versus asexual reproduction. Yet theories of this genetic advantage have never been proven in humans--until now.

Feb 17, 2015 08:37 AM EST

New Ozone-Destroying Gases Are on the Rise and Aren't Being Controlled

Ozone-destroying gases may be on the rise. Scientists have reported that chemicals that are not controlled by the United Nations treated designed to protect the Ozone Layer are contributing to ozone depletion.

Feb 17, 2015 07:39 AM EST

Drastic Climate Change in China 4,200 Years Ago Created the Hunshadake Sandy Lands

Studying past climate conditions can tell researchers quite a bit about what we might expect in the future. Now, for the first time, scientists have used a new dating technique to show that a drastic climate change occurred in northern China 4,200 years ago.

Feb 17, 2015 07:15 AM EST

Ancient Rocks Reveal Life on Earth Flourished a Billion Years Earlier Than Originally Thought

Life may have flourished on Earth far earlier than anyone expected. Scientists have taken a closer look at some of our planets oldest rocks and have found that 3.2 billion years ago, life already pulling nitrogen out of the air and converting it into a form that could support larger communities.

Feb 17, 2015 07:02 AM EST

Massive Plume Rising Above the Surface of Mars Mystifies Scientists

Scientists have encountered a mystery above the surface of Mars. They've spotted strange plumes reaching high above the Red Planet's surface that they're unable to explain.