Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Feb 12, 2015 11:13 AM EST

Astronomers Spot Mismatched Twin Stars Being Born

Astronomers have caught a pair of fraternal, twin stars in the midst of being born. The researchers have spotted a new pair of stars that's actually a new class of binary stars; one is fully formed while the other is still in its infancy.

Feb 12, 2015 10:45 AM EST

Monster Hurricanes May Impact New England More Frequently as Temperatures Warm

Monster hurricanes may be in our future. Scientists have examined the past of hurricane activity, and have found that it was particularly active during warmer ocean temperatures, similar to the levels that we may expect in coming centuries with climate change.

Feb 12, 2015 10:25 AM EST

The Closest Relatives to Humans Also Prefer a Glass That's Half Full

Humans aren't the only ones that like positivity. It turns out that apes also prefer a glass that's half full. Scientists have discovered that chimpanzees and bonobos are susceptible to "glass half empty" thinking.

Feb 12, 2015 10:06 AM EST

How a Component in Marijuana Works Within Your Cells

How do the active components in marijuana work within cells? Scientists have taken a closer look.

Feb 12, 2015 09:25 AM EST

Ocean Carbon Release May Have Ended the Last Ice Age

What ended the last Ice Age? Apparently, carbon released from the oceans had something to do with it. Scientists have found that a release of CO2 from the deep ocean helped bring an end to the last Ice Age.

Feb 12, 2015 08:49 AM EST

Scientists Discover Why Comets are like Deep Fried Ice Cream

Comets are a bit like deep fried ice cream--at least that's according to astronomers who have taken a closer look at the composition of comets. They've examined the structure of a comet and have discovered why they're encased in a hard, outer crust.

Feb 12, 2015 08:10 AM EST

Fossil of the World's Oldest Fur Seal Links a Gap in Seal Evolution

Scientists may have uncovered a missing link in seals. They've discovered the oldest known fur seal, which resolves a more than 5-million-year gap in fur seal and sea lion evolutionary history.

Feb 12, 2015 07:32 AM EST

Astronomers Watch a Multiple-Star System Being Born for the First Time

Astronomers are witnessing the birth of a star system. This week, scientists have reported the first multiple-star system to be observed during the earliest stages of formation, revealing a bit more about the evolution of these systems

Feb 12, 2015 07:00 AM EST

Charles Darwin's Finches Evolved Their Beaks with the Help of This Gene

Scientists have gotten a closer look at the gene that helped spark the theory of evolution. They've identified a gene in Galapagos finches that was studied by Charles Darwin that influences beak shape, and reveals a bit more about the genetic foundation of evolution.

Feb 11, 2015 12:42 PM EST

Unexpected Black Hole 'Storm' Discovered in the Teacup Galaxy's Core

Scientists have uncovered a startling new discovery in the heart of what they thought was a "boring" galaxy. They've discovered a supermassive black hole explosively heating and blasting the gas in the galaxy, creating a type of galactic storm.

Feb 11, 2015 12:15 PM EST

Creating Artificial, Tough, Stretchy Spider Silk from Proteins

Spider silk is incredibly tough and slightly stretchy, creating the perfect tool for spiders to capture their prey. Now, though, scientists are looking into harvesting spider silk's mechanical properties to create their own artificial silk.

Feb 11, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Geoengineering May Cool the Earth, But Cutting CO2 Emissions is Crucial

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions may not be enough to stave off climate catastrophe. That's why researchers are examining geoengineering approaches that could potentially help control the planet's climate. Now, though, scientists are urging further research into the matter before any steps are taken...