Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 20, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Why Rain Smells So Good: Raindrops Release Bubbling Aerosols on Impact

There's nothing like the smell after a rainstorm. Now, scientists have uncovered exactly why the outdoors smell so good after rain falls. It turns out that raindrops release aerosols upon impact.

Jan 20, 2015 09:46 AM EST

Multiple Toxins in Bt Crops Don't Solve Pest Evolution Problem

New findings could actually improve practices for current biotech crops. Scientists have discovered that multiple toxins in transgenic crops don't help when it comes to pest control.

Jan 20, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Melting Glaciers May Release Staggering Amount of Carbon into the World's Oceans

Scientists have found that there's another factor to worry about when it comes to meltwater; melting glaciers could be a huge contributor to the release of carbon.

Jan 20, 2015 09:00 AM EST

Deadly Sea Snails Shoot Weaponized Insulin to Disable Fishy Prey

Although cone snails are slow-moving, they're definitely not defenseless. Now, scientists have discovered that some cone snails actually add a weaponized form of insulin to the venomous cocktail that they use to disable fish.

Jan 20, 2015 08:30 AM EST

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Captures New Image of Icy Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is closing in on the dwarf planet, Ceres. Now, the spacecraft has taken some new images of the tiny planet, revealing pictures that are about three times better than the ones taken in early December.

Jan 20, 2015 08:09 AM EST

Why Earth's Tectonic Plants Shift and Change Suddenly

Why do the tectonic plates beneath Earth's surface move so abruptly? Scientists may have found the answer. They've taken a closer look at these shifting plates and have discovered that the answer comes down to two main factors.

Jan 20, 2015 07:52 AM EST

Earth's Earliest Primates Used Mobile Ankles to Swing from Trees

Researchers are taking a look back at some of our earliest ancestors. They've gotten a closer look at the ankles of Earth's first primates and have discovered a bit more about how they lived.

Jan 20, 2015 07:06 AM EST

Ancient Fossil Reveals Jurassic Reptiles Cared for Their Young

Reptiles may be cold blooded, but they're not cold hearted. Scientists have discovered preserved fossils that reveal that reptiles in the Middle Jurassic took care of their young after they were born.

Jan 19, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Deep-Diving Marine Mammals Experience Arrhythmias During Challenging Dives

It turns out that even though dolphins and seals are made for deep dives, exercising while holding their breath still remains a physiological challenge for marine mammals.

Jan 19, 2015 10:00 AM EST

Closing Your Eyes Boosts How Much You Can Remember

Want to remember something? Try closing your eyes. Scientists have found that people remember more accurate details when they close their eyes, which could help investigators who interview witnesses to crimes.

Jan 19, 2015 09:52 AM EST

How Quasars and Supermassive Black Holes Shaped the Early Universe

Astronomers have taken a look back at the young universe to learn a bit more about quasars and how they helped form and shape the evolution of galaxies.

Jan 19, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Bar-Headed Geese Fly in Roller Coaster Pattern at High Altitudes

Bar-headed geese have some stunning migratory behavior. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these birds and have found how the geese cope with flying in the relatively low-density mountain atmosphere.