Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 14, 2015 08:54 AM EST

European Dinosaurs Were Wiped Out Rapidly 66 Million Years Ago

Dinosaurs once ranged across Europe, thriving in warmer conditions than today. Now, researchers have found new evidence that after an asteroid slammed into Earth about 66 million years ago, these dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the map.

Jan 14, 2015 08:03 AM EST

Biologists Discover the True, Massive Sizes of 25 Marine Creatures of the Deep

The massive creatures that lurk within the ocean have long seemed larger than life. Now, researchers have analyzed the body size for 25 marine species and have found that the current average measurements for these creatures are incorrect.

Jan 14, 2015 07:14 AM EST

Bundle Up! Feeling Cold is Contagious

Do you feel cold? Then you may be able to influence those around you. Scientists have discovered that just looking at someone shivering is enough to make us feel cold.

Jan 13, 2015 01:07 PM EST

Flooding Impacts Farmland and Productivity Years Down the Line

When levees fail and land floods, it can devastate the area for years afterward. Now, scientists have announced that when it comes to flood recovery, soil damages should also be assessed-especially when it comes to agriculture.

Jan 13, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Worms on the International Space Station May Help Astronauts Combat Muscle Loss

There are several hazards when it comes to space travel, and one of them is muscle and bone loss. Now, a tiny roundworm may help keep astronauts healthy on long-duration space missions.

Jan 13, 2015 12:27 PM EST

Underwater Robots Capture Deep Sea Animals on Camera to Monitor the Seafloor

Researchers are getting a closer look at the deep ocean with the help of some new tools.

Jan 13, 2015 12:06 PM EST

Strange Species of Bird 'Paints' Bacteria on Its Eggs

You'd think that bacteria would be a bad thing. But in the case of hoophoes, birds that can be found in the Afro-Eurasia region, it turns out that bacteria on their eggs may actually increase successful hatching.

Jan 13, 2015 11:40 AM EST

Napping May be Good for Children's Brains: Babies Remember More After Naps

Napping may be good for the brain. Scientists found that napping helps infants develop their memory and retain new behaviors that they have learned, showing the importance of allowing children to sleep.

Jan 13, 2015 11:13 AM EST

No Health Benefit Gained from Vitamin Waters and Energy Drinks

It turns out that vitamin waters and energy drinks aren't nearly as healthy as they claim. Scientists have examined their micronutrient compositions and have found that consumers stand to reap little or no benefit from these nutrient-packed drinks.

Jan 13, 2015 10:46 AM EST

Robots Learn to Cook from YouTube Videos

You can learn all sorts of things off of YouTube: how to play guitar, how to sew a shirt, how to bake a cake. Now, it seems as if robots can do the same.

Jan 13, 2015 10:05 AM EST

Ancient Fossils Reveal Climate Change Causes Rise in Parasites

We may be in for some troubled times as the climate changes. Scientists have looked to the past, and have found that during climate change events, parasitic infections rose; this could mean that these same parasites may also be on the rise in the future.

Jan 13, 2015 09:04 AM EST

'Missing' Water from Greenland Ice Sheet Found by Studying Meltwater Rivers

Scientists are taking a closer look at Greenland's ice sheet, and have discovered just how much meltwater is contributing to rising sea levels. They've found evidence that the rivers and streams flowing on top of the ice sheet could be major contributors to rising seas.