Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Oct 15, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

Earth's Changing Magnetic Field May Flip Over the Course of a Human Lifetime

What if all of the compasses in the world suddenly pointed south instead of north? Earth's magnetic field periodically flips over time and now, scientists have announced that it's possible for this change to occur over the course of a human lifetime--in less than 100 years.

Oct 14, 2014 01:40 PM EDT

Earliest Known Lamprey Larvae Fossils May Shed Light on Evolution

Archaeologists have made a surprising discovery. They've unearthed the oldest known lamprey fossil to day. The finding could shed light on the ancient origins of the eel-like, blood-sucking lamprey and, in turn, reveal a bit more about the evolution of other animals.

Oct 14, 2014 12:30 PM EDT

The Rats of New York City Carry More Diseases Than Expected

New York City is known for its rats. They can be found in subways, skirting trash bags and skirting building corners. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at these rats and have identified bacterial pathogens that these rats may be carrying.

Oct 14, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Crocodiles Use Super Smart Group Hunting Tactics When Stalking Prey

Crocodiles aren't as primitive as some think they are. Scientists have taken a closer look at their hunting tactics and have found that these reptiles can actually work as a team to hunt their prey.

Oct 14, 2014 12:00 PM EDT

Scientists Probe Mysteries at the Heart of the Milky Way Galaxy

Scientists have long wondered whether matter is falling into the massive black hole in the center of our Milky Way galaxy, or being ejected from it. Now, scientists are searching for an answer.

Oct 14, 2014 10:51 AM EDT

Solar Activity Impacts Polar Ozone and May Influence Climate

As temperatures rise on our planet, greenhouse gases are mostly to blame. Now, scientists have taken a closer look and have found that the sun affects middle atmosphere ozone, which may have potential implications on smaller scale to regional climate.

Oct 14, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Scientists Examine Worst Case Scenario for Rising Sea Levels

As ice sheets melt and sea levels rise, it's more important than ever to accurately estimate how high these levels will be. Now, scientists have come up with a model that forecasts the worst case scenario when it comes to rising sea levels.

Oct 14, 2014 09:18 AM EDT

Grapefruit Juice Prevents Weight Gain with a High-Fat Diet

Scientists have found that mice fed a high-fat diet gained 18 percent less weight when they drank clarified, no-pulp grapefruit juice compared with a control group of mice that drank water.

Oct 14, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

Athletes' Teeth May Suffer from High-Carb Diets, Sports Drinks and Eating Disorders

When you think about athletes, you think that they're in good health. A new study, though, shows that their diet--and teeth--may be suffering.

Oct 14, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

New Technique May Predict Extreme Rainfall and Flooding in Andes Mountains

There may be a new way to predict disasters. Scientists have developed a new technique that builds upon a mathematical comparison that can be used for any time series data and could be applied to extreme events in all sorts of complex systems.

Oct 14, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

House Fly Genome Sheds Light on Human Health and Diseases

Scientists have taken a closer look at the house fly's genome, and state that it could provide insights into pathogen immunity, pest control and decomposing waste.

Oct 13, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

Satellite Data Reveals Largest Methane Signal in the United States

Where can you find the most methane emissions in the United States? Scientists may have found that out with the use of a new map. They've mapped satellite data in order to uncover the nation's largest methane signal seen from space.