Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Feb 17, 2015 06:48 AM EST

Penguins Lost the Ability to Taste Fish Due to a Cold Environment

Penguins may have bad taste--and that's mostly because they don't have any taste at all. Scientists have found that penguins can't enjoy or detect the savory taste of the fish that they eat.

Feb 16, 2015 10:11 AM EST

New 'Super Steel' Can Outperform Titanium in Both Strength and Ductility

A new form of steel may be more lightweight and stronger than ever. Materials scientists have created a high-strength, low-density steel alloy that outperforms titanium in both strength and ductility.

Feb 16, 2015 10:08 AM EST

Human Contact Causes Female Pumas to Kill More and Eat Less

Humans continue to encroach on the territories of animals. Now, researchers have found that female pumas kill more prey but consume less when their territories bump into human development.

Feb 16, 2015 09:42 AM EST

How Climate Change Impacts Cold-Blooded Species: They Grow Bigger on Land

It turns out that cold-blooded animals may actual grow larger in size with warmer air temperatures nearer to the equator. Surprisingly, though, the reverse is true of species found in warmer water. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this phenomenon.

Feb 16, 2015 08:42 AM EST

Satellites Reveal How Acidic the World's Oceans Are as Greenhouse Gases Increase

We're getting a new look at ocean acidification--from space. Researchers have used satellites to monitor ocean acidification, and have been able to see the impacts on large swatches of inaccessible ocean from orbit.

Feb 16, 2015 08:31 AM EST

New Cattle Grazing Technique May Capture and Store Carbon in the Soil

Cattle are often viewed as a detriment when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. But could beef production actually help capture and store carbon? Scientists may have found a way to use beef production to help restore ecosystems.

Feb 16, 2015 08:08 AM EST

New Technique to View Saturn's Moon, Titan, 'Despeckles' its Surface

Saturn's moon, Titan, has fascinated scientists for years. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at the giant moon and have discovered a new technique to improve NASA's Cassini spacecraft's images of the moon.

Feb 16, 2015 07:51 AM EST

Voyager 1's Iconic Portrait of the Solar System Turned 25 on Valentine's Day

The iconic images of our solar system's planets from NASA's Voyager mission have officially turned 25 as of Feb. 14

Feb 16, 2015 07:35 AM EST

Why Starburst Galaxies Birth More Baby Stars in Less Time Than Ellipticals

Why do starburst galaxies "burst?" Now, scientists may have found out why by dissecting a cluster of star-forming clouds at the heart of NGC 253, a starburst galaxy close to the Milky Way.

Feb 16, 2015 07:08 AM EST

Beavers' Decay-Resistant Tooth Enamel May Save Humans' Teeth

Beavers may have shown scientists a way to improve human tooth enamel. It turns out that they have protection against tooth decay built into the very chemical structure of their teeth: iron.

Feb 14, 2015 08:20 AM EST

New Telescopic Contact Lens May Lead to Better, Stronger Vision

Researchers have created a new prototype of a telescopic contact lens that may lead to better, stronger vision.

Feb 14, 2015 08:19 AM EST

Geek Gadgets: What to Get Your Nerd This Valentine's Day

No idea what to get your guy this Valentine's Day? For this week's "Geek Gadgets," we've picked the top five gifts for geeky guys for that special day.