Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 08, 2015 12:51 PM EST

'Assassin' Project Targets Neraby Supernovae in the Local Universe

Many astronomers use powerful telescopes to target far-off objects in the distant universe. Now, though, one team is taking a different approach. They're using small telescopes to study a growing portion of the nearby universe all at once.

Jan 08, 2015 12:10 PM EST

Deadly Coral Snake Venom Variety Has Unexpected Evolutionary Pattern

Snake venom comes in all varieties, as different as the snakes that use it. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these differences and have discovered an unexpected evolutionary pattern among venomous snakes.

Jan 08, 2015 11:15 AM EST

Scientists Spot Two Supermassive Black Holes Colliding with Unusual Light Signal

Scientists may have found evidence of two supermassive black holes colliding.

Jan 08, 2015 10:33 AM EST

Toxic Algae Blooms May Create Their Own Favorable Conditions

When it comes to algae blooms, these organisms may have a bit of an advantage. Scientists have found that toxic cyanobacterial blooms have the ability to create their own favorable conditions over time, which amplify the effects of pollutants.

Jan 08, 2015 10:03 AM EST

How Speedy Geckos Lose Their Sticky Feet with Evolution

Geckos are known for their unusual ability to stick to slippery surfaces. But did you know that these species can lose this ability?

Jan 08, 2015 09:29 AM EST

New Parallel Universe Theory Reveals an Alternate Reality Where Time Moves Backwards

Physicists have proposed a new parallel universe theory that will boggle your mind.

Jan 08, 2015 08:40 AM EST

Human Behavior May be Drastically Impacting Birds in Suburbia

Human behaviors may just be impacting birds. Scientists have found that habitat alteration may be less important when it comes to driving the effects of "exurban" development on bird communities.

Jan 08, 2015 07:52 AM EST

Ancient Dogs Migrated to the Americas Far Later Than Expected

Our ancient ancestors first domesticated dogs thousands of years ago. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at the history of our canine companions, and have found that dogs may have first successfully migrated to the Americans only about 10,000 years ago.

Jan 08, 2015 07:19 AM EST

NASA Captures Stars' Contest with Speedy Stellar Winds in 3D

NASA has captured some surprising and spectacular activity from the Superstar Eta Carinae. Now, they've used new 3D models that reveal never-before-seen features of the stars' interactions as decade-old shells of ionized gas race away from Eta Carinae at a million miles per hour.

Jan 08, 2015 06:34 AM EST

Eating Fast Food May Cause Your Child to Have Lower Test Scores

There may be another reason to avoid fast food. Researchers have found that the amount of fast food that children eat may be linked to how well they do in school.

Jan 07, 2015 12:03 PM EST

Scientists Create New Cheap Asphalt Material that Can Capture and Store Carbon

Could asphalt actually provide a new technique for "green" carbon capture? Scientists have found that the best material to keep carbon dioxide from natural gas wells from fouling the atmosphere may be a derivative of asphalt.

Jan 07, 2015 11:38 AM EST

Substituting Almonds for a Muffin May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

Scientists have found that substituting almonds for a high-carbohydrate muffin, eaten as part of an overall healthy diet, improved a number of heart disease risk factors in study participants.