Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Nov 28, 2014 11:03 AM EST

Sniffing Out Love: Birds Choose Mates with Sense of Smell

Birds may actually choose their mates not through sight, but through odor.

Nov 28, 2014 10:45 AM EST

ESA Creates Best-Ever Ocean Current Map with Satellite Data from GOCE

The ESA has now released the best-ever map of ocean currents that circulate our globe, revealing a bit more about the patterns that influence climate across the world.

Nov 28, 2014 10:03 AM EST

Ancient Polish 'Vampires' Were Locals Rather Than Immigrants

It turns out that "vampires" that were buried in northwestern Poland were actually locals rather than immigrants.

Nov 28, 2014 10:03 AM EST

New Plastic Blend Sheds Heat 10 Times Better Than Conventional Plastics

Scientists have created a new plastic blend that can cast away heat 10 times better than conventional plastics.

Nov 28, 2014 10:03 AM EST

Arctic Sea Ice May Drastically Impact Polar Bears by the End of the 21st Century

Scientists have taken a closer look at the impacts that ice cover may have on this charismatic animals and have found that it's possible that polar bears may face dire consequences before the end of the 21st century.

Nov 28, 2014 09:35 AM EST

Ancient Marine Algae May Reveal the Impact of Climate Change

Ancient marine algae could give us a glimpse into how climate change has impacted our environment over time.

Nov 28, 2014 09:28 AM EST

Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals When Ancient Humans First Drank Milk

When did we first begin drinking milk as humans? Drinking milk is a relatively unusual trait for adult mammals, which is why our milk-drinking habits have long puzzled researchers.

Nov 28, 2014 09:09 AM EST

New Model Reveals El Niño Has Strengthened for the Past 5000 Years

Scientists are taking a closer look at El Niño to see how it will respond to a warming climate.

Nov 28, 2014 08:46 AM EST

Italian Espresso Travels to Space with New 3D Printed Cup

Astronauts may be getting their espresso fix in space. Scientists have designed a new cup that can defy the low-gravity environment encountered aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Nov 28, 2014 08:46 AM EST

Arctic Sea Ice was Present for 2.6 Million Years: Now, It May Be Disappearing

Although we haven't seen an ice free period in the Arctic for 2.6 million years, we may actually see it in our lifetimes if warming continues.

Nov 28, 2014 08:31 AM EST

DNA Can Survive Fiery Re-Entry into Earth's Atmosphere

It turns out that DNA can survive a flight through space and even re-entry into Earth's atmosphere-and still pass on genetic information. The findings reveal that DNA is far more resilient that first expected.

Nov 27, 2014 09:23 AM EST

One Amazon Shrimp Species is Actually Three: Genetics Reveal Diversity

Scientists may have just learned how little they know about diversity in the Amazon. They've discovered three previously unknown species of shrimp that evolved about 10 million years ago.