Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Nov 26, 2014 08:51 AM EST

Astronomers Capture New Astounding Image of Colorful Cluster of Middle-Aged Stars

Astronomers have captured a spectacular new image of a colorful gathering of middle-aged stars. Known as NGC 3532, this bright open cluster reveals a spectacular array of stars that shine with blue and red light.

Nov 26, 2014 08:24 AM EST

New Theory Links Mother's Lifestyle to Childhood Obesity

Child obesity is still a growing problem, and scientists are continually looking for factors that exacerbate the issue. Now, researchers have come up with a new theory that links mothers to child obesity.

Nov 26, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Newly Discovered Gene Reduces the Risk of Stroke in Young Adults

It turns out that there's a gene that can protect people against one of the major causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults. Scientists have discovered a gene that could potentially hold the key to new treatments.

Nov 26, 2014 07:08 AM EST

Parasites Use a Trojan Horse to Infiltrate Host Cells with Harmful DNA

Parasites have a few different ways to get around a body's immune system. But did you know that they use a Trojan horse tactic?

Nov 25, 2014 12:45 PM EST

New, Stunning Image of Europa Reveals Details About the Icy World

NASA scientists have remastered our view of Europa. They've used a mosaic of color images from NASA's Galileo spacecraft and have used modern image processing techniques in order to create a better image of this icy world.

Nov 25, 2014 11:54 AM EST

Testosterone Surge in Athletes isn't Tied to Winning a Race

It turns out that a higher surge of testosterone in athletes isn't tied to winning. In fact, researchers believe that it's more about competing than actual winning.

Nov 25, 2014 11:07 AM EST

New Technique Converts Sawdust into the Building Blocks for Gasoline

There may just be a new, sustainable fuel sources. Scientists have figured out a way to convert sawdust into the building blocks for gasoline, which may give researchers a new avenue when it comes to looking for sustainable fuel sources.

Nov 25, 2014 10:37 AM EST

Animals Steal Toxins with Gene Transfer to Fight Bacteria

It turns out that some animals may be able to steal toxins in order to fight off bacteria. Scientists have found that ticks, mites and other animals have "stolen" microbe toxin genes in order to battle otherwise harmful bacteria.

Nov 25, 2014 10:10 AM EST

How to Avoid Ecosystem Collapse: Scientists Study Tipping Points

Ecosystems across the globe are in danger--from coral reefs to prairie grasslands. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these collapses in an effort to prevent them.

Nov 25, 2014 08:37 AM EST

Extreme Weather and Warm Winters Don't Convince Climate Skeptics

When it comes to climate change and global warming, extreme weather can play a major role in proving its existence-or can it? Scientists have found that climate change skeptics are unmoved by droughts, floods, heat waves and other weather events.

Nov 25, 2014 08:10 AM EST

Babies Remember the Good Times and Not the Bad: Memory in Children

How much do babies remember? That's a good question. Parents who spend their time talking with and playing with their five-month-old babies may wonder whether they remember any of it the next day. It turns out that they do.

Nov 25, 2014 07:52 AM EST

Asteroid and Meteorite Impacts on Earth Create Bizarre Diamonds

Asteroids and meteorites can slam into planets, generating immense heat and pressures. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these impacts and found that they may actually create a form of diamond called lonsdaleite.