Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Nov 04, 2014 10:21 AM EST

Three Abrupt Pulses of Carbon Dioxide May Have Melted the Last Ice Age

What caused the end of the last ice age more than 10,000 years ago? It turns out that it wasn't a gradual process. Instead, scientists have found that three abrupt pulses of carbon dioxide may have ended the cold snap during that time period.

Nov 04, 2014 09:49 AM EST

Massive Geographic Shift May Have Caused Ancient Explosion of Life During the Cambrian

Scientists may have solved the riddle of the "Cambrian explosion" after analyzing geologic history. They've found that that rapid diversification of animal life that occurred 530 million years ago could possibly be the result of a major tectonic event.

Nov 04, 2014 09:23 AM EST

Astronomers Spy the Dynamics Behind a Triple Star System

Scientists have made the most accurate study so far of a cocoon of gas and dust surrounding a triple star system. Using complementary observations from multiple instruments, the researchers have identified the complex dynamics at work within the system, called GG Tau.

Nov 04, 2014 08:27 AM EST

How a Massive Impact Created Vesta's Unusual Belt

Scientists may have found out how Vesta became shaped like it is. Using computer models to simulate collisions on Vesta, scientists have found out how Vesta may have gotten the deep grooves that encircle its midsection.

Nov 04, 2014 07:44 AM EST

Astronomers Discover What the Bizarre Object at the Center of the Milky Way Really Is

Astronomers may have found out exactly what a certain thin, bizarre object at the center of our galaxy might be. They've discovered that this object isn't a hydrogen gas cloud, but may instead be a pair of binary stars that is orbiting the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Nov 03, 2014 01:25 PM EST

Dance Choreography May Improve Computational Skills

You wouldn't think that dance has much in common with computers. In this case, though, it does. Scientists have found that blending movement and computer programming actually supports girls in building computational thinking skills.

Nov 03, 2014 12:45 PM EST

Glass Threads Cause Strong Connection Between Two Photons

Scientists may have found a way to establish a strong connection between two single photons with the help of a glass fiber.

Nov 03, 2014 12:14 PM EST

Honey Bees May Survive Pesticides with a Better Diet of Natural Pollen

When it comes to honey bees, diet is all important. It turns out that honey bees fed on a natural diet of pollen are far more resistant to pesticides than those that are fed an artificial diet.

Nov 03, 2014 11:41 AM EST

Startling Decline in European Birds May be Due to Conservation Efforts

There's been a startling decline in bird populations across Europe. Scientists have found that over the past 30 years, more "common" birds in this region have experienced sharp drops in population numbers.

Nov 03, 2014 11:12 AM EST

New Method Transforms Crop Waste into Valuable Chemicals to Replace Petroleum

Imagine taking waste from crops and, instead of throwing it away, turning it into something useful. Scientists are doing just that with a new technique.

Nov 03, 2014 10:44 AM EST

Poor Eating Habits May Impact Your Health Even After You Change Your Diet

When it comes to diet, you are what you eat. Now, though, scientists have found this is more true than ever before. While improving your eating habits will improve your health, the effects of poor eating habits will linger even after dietary habits are improved.

Nov 03, 2014 10:02 AM EST