Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Sep 03, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

Cockatoos Learn Carpentry from One Another: Creating Tools to Harvest Nuts

Parrots are some of the smartest birds in the world and now, scientists have found out that they're a bit more intelligent than they expected. They've found that Goffin's cockatoos can learn how to make and use wooden tools from one another.

Sep 03, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

Extinctions During the Human Era are 1000 Times More Frequent Now Than Before

It turns out the current global extinction rate is far more devastating than first thought. Scientists have found out that species die off as much as 1,000 times more frequently today than they used to. That's 10 times worse than the previous estimate of 100 times.

Sep 02, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Mountain Species and Ecosystems Face Threats from Climate Change

As our climate changes, mountain species may be facing an uphill climb. Scientists have taken a closer look at mountain ecosystems and have examined the issues threatening wildlife in these systems in order to create better targeted conservation efforts.

Sep 02, 2014 01:59 PM EDT

Mother's Diet Linked to Obesity: Scientists Investigate Underlying Mechanisms

Scientists have long known that what a mother eats prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy and during lactation can impact the weight of her child. Now, though, scientists have found exactly why this is, uncovering the underlying mechanisms.

Sep 02, 2014 01:27 PM EDT

Childhood Trauma May Cause Adult Obesity

Childhood trauma may just influence the development of obesity. Scientists have found that being subjected to abuse during childhood markedly increases the likelihood of becoming obese as an adult.

Sep 02, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

Over-the-Counter Drugs May Restore Immune Function: Ibuprofen Beats Old Age

It turns out that ibuprofen may just be what our immune systems need as they age. Scientists have found that although the macrophages from the lungs of old mice responded differently than those of young mice, ibuprofen reversed these changes.

Sep 02, 2014 12:30 PM EDT

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Make a Comeback: How Plants Managed to Thrive

Scientists have found that the Susquehanna Flats, a large bed of underwater grasses that virtually disappeared more than 40 years ago, is now one of the biggest and healthiest in the bay. Now, researchers are finding out the story behind this comeback.

Sep 02, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

Mysterious Cloud-Like Collections in Cells May be Key to Fight Disease

About 50 years ago, scientists spotted the presence of tiny blob-like structures that formed inside cells, move around and disappear. Now, researchers are taking a closer look in order to find out exactly what these shifting cloud-like collections of proteins do.

Sep 02, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

Why Migrating Birds Sprint in Spring and Fly Slowly in Autumn

Scientists have examined passerine birds, also known as perching birds, and have found that depending on the season, the birds will either migrate more quickly or more slowly.

Sep 02, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

Train Your Brain to Prefer Healthy Foods: Curbing Obesity with New Techniques

There may be a new way to combat the obesity epidemic. Scientists have found that it may just be possible to train our brains to prefer healthy, low-calorie foods over unhealthy higher-calorie foods.

Sep 02, 2014 07:33 AM EDT

The Science of Pain: Calcium Plays a New Role in Sensing Pain

Scientists have uncovered a bit more about the role of pain; they've found a key molecule which may help direct new strategies to treat pain in people.

Sep 02, 2014 06:56 AM EDT