Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 06, 2015 10:06 AM EST

Record-Breaking Outburst of X-rays Detected from Supermassive Black Hole

A team of scientists have observed and recorded the largest-ever flare in X-rays from a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Jan 06, 2015 09:09 AM EST

Scientists Discover the True Age of Stars by Studying Their Spin

There may be a new way to tell the age of stars. As stars grow older, they slow down in terms of their spin. Now, astronomers are taking advantage of this fact to tackle stellar ages.

Jan 06, 2015 08:14 AM EST

NASA Hubble Telescope Captures Spectacular New Image of the 'Pillars of Creation'

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular new image of the iconic view of the "Pillars of Creation," giant columns of cold gas bathed in the scorching ultraviolet light of young stars.

Jan 06, 2015 07:31 AM EST

Why Bowhead Whales Live for 200 Years Without Cancer

The bowhead whale can live for over 200 years with little evidence of age-related disease. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this whale to find out why that is, which may provide untapped insights into how to live a long and healthy life.

Jan 06, 2015 07:12 AM EST

Oceans Last for Billions of Years on Distant Super-Earth Exoplanets

Scientists have found out that oceans on super-Earths, once established, can actually last for billions of years, which may explain a bit more about our own planet.

Jan 06, 2015 06:41 AM EST

Why Greenland is Covered in Ice: Processes Deep Beneath Earth's Surface

Why is Greenland covered in ice? Scientists have taken a closer look, and have found that the ice on Greenland could only form due to processes deep in the Earth's interior.

Jan 05, 2015 12:11 PM EST

New Model Reveals How Climate and Genetics Impact How Plants Grow

Scientists are taking a closer look at how plants react to environmental and genetic factors.

Jan 05, 2015 11:39 AM EST

How an Ancient Village Survived the Greek Dark Age

Two researchers have taken a new twist on what an ancient civilization did for a living. After studying a key site from the Greek Dark Age, the researchers have found that there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to how the village survived.

Jan 05, 2015 11:31 AM EST

Rare Rock Has Astounding 30,000 Diamonds Embedded Within It

Scientists have discovered a rare rock with not ten, not twenty, not thirty--but 30,000 diamonds embedded within it. Now, they're studying this unusual find in order to find clues as to the gem's origins.

Jan 05, 2015 10:22 AM EST

Scientists Launch Underwater Drones to Explore Antarctic Sea Ice

Robots may tell scientists a bit more about the Antarctic. Underwater drones have now mapped the underside of Antarctica's sea ice, revealing algae and other organisms that live within this icy ecosystem.

Jan 05, 2015 09:58 AM EST

New Technique Enhances Fuel Cell Efficiency and Removes Toxic Heavy Metal Ions

There may be a new method to enhance fuel cell efficiency. Scientists have created a new technique that not only ups efficiency, but also removes toxic, heavy metal ions.

Jan 05, 2015 09:32 AM EST

Mars May Have Water Bound to Sulfates in Its Soil

A new analysis of Martian chemical maps has revealed that there may be water bound to sulfates in the soil on Mars. Scientists have discovered a spatial association between the presence of sulfur and hydrogen found in the soil.