Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Feb 10, 2015 09:48 AM EST

How Scientists are Planning to Give Texture to Your Tablet's Touchscreen

Imagine if your touchscreen could touch you back. Scientists have taken a closer look at bringing texture to touchscreens and have found that under circumstances, people can feel "virtual bumps."

Feb 10, 2015 09:27 AM EST

Twinkle Satellite Sheds Light on the Evolution of Distant Exoplanet Atmospheres

A team of researchers and engineers have announced plans for a small satellite, named "Twinkle," that will give radical new insights into the chemistry, formation and evolution of planets orbiting stars.

Feb 10, 2015 08:23 AM EST

Midwest Flooding Has Increased Over the Past 50 Years

Floods are becoming more frequent in the Midwest. Scientists have found that the U.S. Midwest and surrounding states have endured increasingly more frequently flood episodes over the past 50 years.

Feb 10, 2015 07:54 AM EST

Remote Lakes in Ecuador are Vulnerable to Climate Change

The climate is changing across the globe. Now, scientists have found that Ecuador is also suffering. They've studied three remote lakes and have discovered that tropical high mountain lakes are vulnerable to warming temperatures.

Feb 10, 2015 06:57 AM EST

Earth's Inner Core Has a Suprising Inner Core of Its Own

Most people know that our planet Earth has a core; but did you know that the core has a core? Seismic waves are helping scientists plumb the depths of our planet and have shown that the Earth actually has an inner core.

Feb 09, 2015 08:06 PM EST

Modern Solar Activity is the Same as the Sun in the 18th Century

It turns out that the sun's activity may be the same as it was in the 18th century. Scientists have standardized historical results and have discovered that solar activity may not have changed much at all

Feb 09, 2015 07:07 PM EST

Swimming Triassic Reptiles Leave Tracks on the Ocean Floor

Swimming reptiles have made their mark in the Triassic. Scientists have taken a look at early Triassic deposits and have found that they contain the highest number of fossil swim track occurrences worldwide compared to other epochs.

Feb 09, 2015 12:54 PM EST

This Stellar Pair is Doomed to a Thermonuclear Disaster

Two stars are headed toward disaster. Astronomers have discovered a close pair of white dwarf stars that are doomed to merge and cause a thermonuclear explosion that will result in a supernova.

Feb 09, 2015 11:47 AM EST

Global Thunderstorm 'Map' Reveals How Storms Change with Climate

A new initiative may be key to measuring the impact of climate change on thunderstorms. Scientists have created a draft of a global thunderstorm map, which could be crucial when it comes to storm prediction in the future.

Feb 09, 2015 11:21 AM EST

Astronomers Uncover Dark-Matter Dominated Galaxy X Marked with a Cluster of Stars

Astronomers may have discovered a hidden galaxy, called Galaxy X. Veiled behind clouds of dust, the dark-matter-dominated galaxy is marked by a cluster of young, pulsating stars.

Feb 09, 2015 10:40 AM EST

How Hearing Evolved from Water to Land

Lungfish and salamanders can hear, despite not having an outer ear or tympanic middle ear. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at exactly how hearing evolved about 300 million years ago.

Feb 09, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Organic Food May Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides

When it comes to eating healthy, you may want to go organic. Scientists have taken a look at a person's pesticide exposure as part of a healthy diet, and have found that going organic may help reduce this particular exposure.