Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 20, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

Cyborg Moth 'Biobots' May Fly in Future Search and Rescue Missions

Imagine a moth flapping its way through a disaster area, flying over regions that are too dangerous for humans. Now imagine if you could control that moth in order to assess an area, bringing back critical data for search and rescue missions.

Aug 20, 2014 11:04 AM EDT

New Digital Map Reveals Record Ice Sheet Decline in Antarctica and Greenland

It turns out that the ice sheets are in record decline, according to some new maps of the ice in Greenland and Antarctica.

Aug 20, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

Sunscreen May Impact Tiny Ocean Denizens: Hydrogen Peroxide Harms Phytoplankton

It turns out that sunscreen could be hurting our environment. Scientists have found that when certain sunblock ingredients wash off our skin and into the sea, they can become toxic to some of the ocean's tiniest denizens.

Aug 20, 2014 09:39 AM EDT

Mislabeled Seafood May be Exposing Consumers to High Mercury Levels in Fish

Be careful what seafood you eat. It turns out that mislabeling may be exposing consumers to unexpectedly high levels of mercury in fish.

Aug 20, 2014 08:29 AM EDT

Spectacular Mosaic of Star Cluster and Wolf-Rayet Stars Glow Red in New Image

Astronomers have captured a spectacular mosaic of images of NGC 3603, a very bright star cluster famed for having the highest concentration of massive stars that have been discovered in our galaxy thus far.

Aug 20, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Why Global Warming Took a Break and When It's Going to Start Again

The average temperature of Earth has barely risen over the past 16 years. So if global warming is still occurring, why does it seem like it's taking a break? Scientists may have the answer and have also announced that warming will continue again soon.

Aug 20, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

How Worms Crawl: New Mathematical Model May Create Inching Robots

What movements do worms use when it comes to inching through the Earth? That's a question that scientists have now answered with the help of a mathematical model which challenges the tradition view of how these creatures get around.

Aug 20, 2014 06:41 AM EDT

For Women, Love Makes Sex Better: Commitment is More Satisfying

What makes sex more satisfying? The key is apparently love--at least for women. Scientists have found that love and commitment can make sex physically more satisfying for many women.

Aug 20, 2014 06:34 AM EDT

The Evolution of the Immune System: Ancient Gene Creates Fish-Like Thymus

Scientists may have just managed to re-activate the expression of an ancient gene that causes animals to develop a fish-like thymus. The findings reveal a bit more about how the immune system evolved over the course of evolution.

Aug 19, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Ancient Fossils Reveal Evolution of Marine Crocodilians Depends on Climate

The ancient ancestors of today's crocodiles once lived in our world's warm seas. Yet they became extinct when things cooled off. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at crocodilian diversity, and have found a link between climate and the variety of species.

Aug 19, 2014 10:52 AM EDT

The Royal Lifestyle and Diet of King Richard III Revealed with New Bone Study

Researchers have taken a closer look at the skeleton of King Richard III, examining its tooth and bone chemistry. Now, they've uncovered fascinating new details about the life and diet of this ancient king.

Aug 19, 2014 10:15 AM EDT

Most Complete Map of Antarctica to Date May Shed Light on Climate Change

Scientists have created the most complete map of Antarctica to date. The new satellite image could inform researchers all over the globe as they examine the effects of climate change.