Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 31, 2014 08:28 AM EST

New Simulation of the Universe Creates Realistic Galaxies with Galactic Winds

A team of astronomers have created a realistic simulation of the universe in which realistic galaxies are created.

Dec 30, 2014 08:50 AM EST

Binge Drinking May Compromise Your Immune System

While you may be drinking this New Year's, remember not to overdo it. Scientists have found that binge drinking in young, healthy adults significantly disrupts the immune system.

Dec 30, 2014 08:36 AM EST

Scientists Trace the Evolution and Origins of the Deadly H7N9 Flu Virus

Scientists may have just managed to identify the changes in the H9N2 flu virus in chickens that caused the emergence of the deadly H7N9 strain.

Dec 30, 2014 08:15 AM EST

NASA Study Reveals Tropical Forests Absorb Far More CO2 Than Expected

There may be some good news for tropical forests. Scientists have found that these forests may be absorbing far more carbon dioxide than thought in response to rising atmospheric levels of the greenhouse gas.

Dec 30, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Drunk Birds Slur Their Songs Like Humans Slur Their Words

Humans aren't the only ones who slur their speech when they're buzzed. Scientists have discovered that drunk birds have the same problem.

Dec 30, 2014 07:26 AM EST

Scientists Discover Molecular Network Underlying Autism

There are some new findings when it comes to autism. Scientists have identified a molecular network that comprises many of the genes previously shown to contribute to autism spectrum disorders.

Dec 30, 2014 06:55 AM EST

Captive Big Cats Have Neurological Disorders Due to Poor Diet

It turns out that keeping large cats captive is, unsurprisingly, bad for their health. Scientists have discovered a high incidence of neurological disorders among captive large cats in the United Arab Emirates.

Dec 30, 2014 06:30 AM EST

Ebola Virus May Spread from Bats to Humans

What caused the Ebola outbreak in West Africa? It may be due to bats.

Dec 30, 2014 06:15 AM EST

New Motion Detector May Find Signs of Alien Life on Other Worlds

Scientists have created a new method to find alien life; they've developed a technique that traces motion-even to the smallest degree.

Dec 30, 2014 06:11 AM EST

Scientists Discover the Mechanism Behind Coral Bleaching

Scientists have taken a closer look at bleaching and have found the mechanisms responsible for the expulsion of zooxanthella from coral--the cause of bleaching.

Dec 30, 2014 06:03 AM EST

What Extinct Animals Ate: New Technique Reconstructs Ancient Diet

What did extinct animals eat? That's a question that scientists are now studying, thanks to tooth enamel.

Dec 29, 2014 11:26 AM EST

What Gives Champagne Its Bubbles? The Science of Bubbly This New Year's

This New Year's, people around the world will be popping open bottles of champagne to celebrate the stroke of midnight. But what's the best way to pour this bubbly beverage, and what gives it the bubbles in the first place?