Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 10, 2014 12:35 PM EST

Potato Extract May Control Obesity by Preventing Weight Gain

Could there be a way to control obesity using a potato extract? Scientists have discovered that this simple extract may limit weight gain from a diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates.

Dec 10, 2014 12:09 PM EST

Female Great Tits Have Better Memories Than Males to Find Food

It turns out that female great tits have an excellent memory. Scientists have discovered that these female birds are much better at remember exactly where food was left in comparison to their male counterparts.

Dec 10, 2014 11:35 AM EST

Ancient Mammal Fossil from Madagascar Sheds Light on Diversity of Mesozoic Animals

Scientists have discovered a new fossil from Madagascar that reveals fascinating perspectives on the growing diversity of Mesozoic mammals.

Dec 10, 2014 10:21 AM EST

Abandoned Wells May be a Significant Source of Greenhouse Gases: Methane

Scientists may have uncovered a new and unusual source of greenhouse gases. They've discovered that abandoned wells may contribute substantial amounts of methane to the Earth's atmosphere.

Dec 10, 2014 09:16 AM EST

Invasive Species May Dominate Wetlands as the Climate Changes

It turns out that as the climate changes, wetlands may be far more vulnerable to invasive species. Scientists have discovered that invasive species may have the advantage as temperatures shift.

Dec 10, 2014 08:34 AM EST

Tiger Conservation May Drastically Change Jaguar Habits

Saving one species may change another. Scientists have discovered that leopards have altered their activity patterns in response to tiger and humans in different ways.

Dec 10, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Injectable, 3D Vaccines May Fight Cancer and Infectious Diseases

Scientists may have found a way to create injectable, 3D vaccines that could help fight cancer.

Dec 10, 2014 06:34 AM EST

Temperature Extremes are Warming Faster than Earth's Average

Earth's temperatures anomalies may be warming faster than average. Scientists have found that while Earth's average temperature has been rising, spikes are rising even faster.

Dec 10, 2014 06:33 AM EST

Warming Pacific Ocean May Release Millions of Tons of Methane

A warmer Pacific Ocean may have the potential to spark a runaway release of millions of tons of methane. Scientists have found that water at intermediate depths is warming enough to cause carbon deposits in the deep sea to melt, releasing methane into the sediments and surrounding water.

Dec 09, 2014 11:18 AM EST

Baby Twin Stars Reveal More About the Birth of Binary Stars

Scientists have spotted the spiral arms of molecular gas around "baby twin" stars-or binary protostars. The new observations reveal a bit more about the mechanism of the birth and growth of binary stars, which could further future studies.

Dec 09, 2014 10:39 AM EST

Human Stem Cell System May Create a Future Pill for Obesity

Could there be a pill for obesity? Scientists have managed to create a system using human stem cells to screen for compounds that have the potential to turn white, or "bad" fat cells, into brown, or "good" fat cells.

Dec 09, 2014 10:16 AM EST

Ancient, Balloon-Shaped Animal Reveals What Life was like in Earth's Seas

It turns out that a rare, balloon-shaped fossil may shed a bit of light on Earth's ancient seas. The 520 million-year-old fossil may reveal a bit more about what life was like in the early history of our planet.