Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Oct 01, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

CDC Confirms First Case of Ebola Virus in the United States

The first case of Ebola in the United States has officially been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Oct 01, 2014 09:53 AM EDT

Fossil Bones Reveal How Dinosaur Arms Evolved into Bird Wings

While we all know that birds evolved from a branch of dinosaurs, exactly how they accomplished this feat has long puzzled evolutionary biologists. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how dinosaur arms evolved into wings over time.

Oct 01, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

NASA's Swift Spots Mega Flares from Tiny Exploding Red Dwarf

NASA's Swift satellite has officially detected the strongest, hottest and longest-lasting sequence of stellar flares ever spotted from a nearby dwarf star.

Oct 01, 2014 08:27 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Sheet is More Vulnerable to Climate Change Due to Mushy Underside

Scientists have created a new model that shows that despite its apparent stability, the Greenland Ice Sheet is more sensitive than earlier estimates suggested.

Oct 01, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

A Peanut That Won't Cause an Allergic Reaction

Peanuts can cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals, but could we be close to creating an allergen-free peanut? Scientists have moved closer to this goal by removing 80 percent of allergens in whole peanuts.

Oct 01, 2014 07:16 AM EDT

Wild Chimps Learn to Use New Tools for the First Time and Teach Others

Chimps are some of the smartest animals on the planet and now, scientists have found out something else that they're good at. Researchers have discovered that chimps can adopt new behaviors and transmit them socially from one individual to another within a wild chimpanzee community.

Sep 30, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Massive California Drought Linked to Climate Change

It turns out that California's drought may be due to climate change.

Sep 30, 2014 12:25 PM EDT

Smiles are More Contagious for Men Who Drink Alcohol

Can smiles be contagious? They can if you drink more. Scientists found that men who consume an alcoholic beverage are more responsive to the smiles of other in their social group.

Sep 30, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Reptiles Learn Through Imitations: Clever Lizards Open Door

It turns out that reptiles just may be able to learn through imitation. The findings could mean that reptiles may have the same ability as humans and advanced primates, who can learn behaviors through imitation.

Sep 30, 2014 10:02 AM EDT

Guardian Crabs: Coral Reefs Protected by Vigilant Crustaceans

While coral reefs may be under attack from climate change and coastal development, there may be one animal that's protecting them.

Sep 30, 2014 08:40 AM EDT

Gut Bacteria May Cause More Weight Gain with a High-Fat Diet

Could gut bacteria be contributing to obesity? Scientists have found that a species of gut bacteria called Clostridium ramosum, coupled with a high-fat diet, may cause animals to gain weight.

Sep 30, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

Vaccinations for Babies Can be Tracked Through New Fingerprint Scanning System

Scientists have found that a fingerprint-based recognition method to track vaccination schedules could potentially save infants and toddlers from disease worldwide.