Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 26, 2014 03:06 PM EST

Gun Violence Rises with Fewer Neighborhood Ties

Scientists have found that the bonds that tie a neighborhood together can help shield community members from gun violence.

Dec 26, 2014 02:56 PM EST

Loggers May Face Muddy Forests and Challenges with Climate Change

Loggers may be facing more challenges due to climate change. Muddy forests and shorter winters could spell disaster for loggers as stable, frozen ground melts.

Dec 26, 2014 02:41 PM EST

Human-made Carbon Dioxide May Release World's Soil's Store of Carbon

It turns out that human-made carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may just release the world's massive store of carbon.

Dec 26, 2014 02:31 PM EST

Scrapie May be Able to Cross the Species Barrier from Sheep to Humans

It turns out that the pathogens responsible for scrapie in small ruminants may just have the potential to convert the human prion protein from a healthy state of a pathological state.

Dec 26, 2014 02:15 PM EST

Guilt Complex May Cause Workers to Avoid Business Partnerships

Those who hate to disappoint may make for the most ethical and hard-working partners you can find in business. However, scientists have now found those who are more prone to feel guilty are also the most reticent to enter into partnerships.

Dec 26, 2014 02:04 PM EST

People with Fewer Facebook Friends are Better at Fundraising

It turns out that those with fewer Facebook friends just may be more successful with fundraising efforts.

Dec 26, 2014 01:44 PM EST

Like Bats, Humans Can Echolocate to Replace Their Vision

Scientists have found that human echolocation operates as a viable "sense," working in tandem with other sense to deliver information to people with visual impairment.

Dec 26, 2014 01:33 PM EST

Scientists Create Pheromone Trap to Combat Bedbug Epidemic

Bedbugs are pesky insects, living in mattresses and coming out at night to bite at your exposed skin. Now, though, scientists may have just created a new technique to combat the global bedbug epidemic.

Dec 26, 2014 01:11 PM EST

How Your Hand Evolved: Modern Genetics Reveal Link Between Fins and Hands

Ever wondered how your hands evolved. Now, scientists have found out how with a new genetics study.

Dec 26, 2014 12:39 PM EST

How Lung Cancer Spreads: Scientists Discover New Cell Mechanism

Scientists have taken microscopic images revealing that the protein ties tethering cells together are severed in lung cancer cells, which means that they can break loose and spread.

Dec 25, 2014 03:44 PM EST

Severe Holiday Weather Slams the United States for Christmas

There's some severe weather hitting the United States this holiday season. On Dec. 23, a storm system brought tornadoes to Mississippi, Georgia and Louisiana.

Dec 25, 2014 12:10 PM EST

New Non-Invasive Method Detects Alzheimer's Disease Early

Detecting Alzheimer's disease early is important for extending healthy years. Now, though, scientists have come up with a non-invasive method to detect the disease, which could be huge when it comes to preventative measures.