Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 22, 2014 06:37 AM EDT

How Lizards Regenerate Their Tails

Lizards have the amazing ability to regenerate their tails. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this unique ability and have discovered the genetic "recipe" for lizard tail regeneration.

Aug 21, 2014 11:37 AM EDT

The Stellar Origins of Our Toothpaste: Fluorine Created by Red Giants

Most people know that fluorine can be found in our toothpaste, but did you know about its stellar origins? Scientists have found that fluorine was probably formed billions of years ago in now dead stars of the same type as our own sun.

Aug 21, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

Ancient Escargot: Paleolithic People in Spain Dined on Snails

It turns out that escargot may have been a daily part of the Paleolithic diet for inhabitants of what is now modern-day Spain.

Aug 21, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Astronomers Capture 'Whirlpool Galaxy' with New LOFAR Telescope

Astronomers have managed to view the "Whirlpool Galaxy," Messier 51, with the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope in a frequency range just above those of commercial FM radio stations.

Aug 21, 2014 09:26 AM EDT

NASA Satellite May Help California Farmers Combat Drought in the Future

Drought continues to spread across California. In fact, about 60 percent of the state is experiencing "exceptional drought," which is the U.S. Drought Monitor's most dire classification. Now, NASA scientists are launching a new satellite that could help farmers and water managers worldwide.

Aug 21, 2014 08:37 AM EDT

Scientists Create New Bio-Plastics from Food Waste

It turns out that the food you waste could one day create plastic. Scientists have created a novel process which could help the world deal with its agricultural and plastic waste problems while at the same time relieving the burden placed on petroleum for plastic products.

Aug 21, 2014 07:55 AM EDT

Jurassic Mammals Were Picky Eaters: Shrew-Sized Animals Munched Insects

Scientists have taken a look at tiny fossil mammals and have found that during the Jurassic, the animals developed new characteristics, such as teeth capable of precise chewing.

Aug 21, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

The Origins of Tuberculosis: Seals and Sea Lions Spread the Infection to Humans

Tuberculosis can be deadly. In fact, it kills about one to two million people each year. Now, scientists have found the origins of this infection.

Aug 21, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Life Discovered One-Half Mile Beneath Ice Sheet in Subglacial Lake

Scientists have discovered that one-half mile before the surface of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is a lake that hasn't seen sunlight for millions of years--and it has a thriving ecosystem.

Aug 21, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Ozone-Depleting Compound is Being Released into Earth's Atmosphere Despite Montreal Protocol

Scientists have examined Earth's atmosphere and have found an unexpectedly large amount of an ozone-depleting compound from an unknown source even though it's been decades since the compound has been banned worldwide.

Aug 21, 2014 06:45 AM EDT

Spicy Chili Pepper May Help Scientists Create New Drugs to Halt Pain

When you bite into a spicy chili pepper, you immediately feel a burning sensation on your tongue and mouth. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the chili pepper's effect in order to create a new drug candidate that helps stop pain.

Aug 20, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

Solar Energy Captured with New Transparent Device

Could you imagine a row of solar panels that also function as windows? Scientists may just have developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while still allowing people to see outside.