Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 07, 2014 09:13 AM EDT

Wildlife Corridors May Encourage the Spread of Invasive Species Across States

Wildlife corridors may be helping animal migrations, but they could also be helping invasive species.

Aug 07, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

Two Broad-Spectrum Insecticides May Contribute to Colony Collapse Disorder in Honeybees

It turns out that two broad-spectrum systemic insecticides, fipornil and imidacloprid, may be especially toxic to honeybees.

Aug 07, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Deep Sea Shark Eyes are Adapted to Hunt Photons in the Twilight Zone

Scientists have found that the eyes of deep-sea bioluminescent sharks have a higher rode density than their non-bioluminescent counterparts.

Aug 07, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

Noise Pollution Causes European Eels to be Gulped Down by Hungry Predators

Noise pollution is a growing problem as shipping traffic increases. Now, scientists have found that eels may be facing some unprecedented risks due to this cacophony.

Aug 07, 2014 07:42 AM EDT

Fire and Drought Shaped California: The Human Cause of Recent Wildfires

After the third year of extended drought for California a series of large fires is sweeping across the dry vegetation. Yet this force of destruction is a part of California's history and now, scientists have taken a closer look at how the history of fire and drought has shaped this state.

Aug 07, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

Climate Change May Cause Tornado Storm Severity and Density to Increase

Climate change may be causing more droughts, but did you know that it might be causing more tornados? New research reveals that a changing climate may be playing a key role in the strength and frequency of tornadoes hitting the United States.

Aug 07, 2014 07:06 AM EDT

Three Times More Mercury is in the Upper Ocean Since the Industrial Revolution

Mercury is still causing problems in our environment and now, scientists have found that it may be far more prevalent in our oceans than we first thought.

Aug 07, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

NASA Hubble Spots 'Zombie' Star After Supernova Explosion

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has made a surprising discovery. It's spotted a star system that may have left behind a "zombie star" after a supernova explosion that should have destroyed it.

Aug 06, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

Scientists Analyze Risks to 18 Species of Penguins as Populations Decline

Penguin populations are declining across the world, and it's more important than ever to take steps in order to preserve these birds. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the risk factors impacting penguins in order to better target conservation efforts.

Aug 06, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

VST Captures Spectacular New Image of Messier 33 Galaxy's Spiral Arms

The VLT Survey Telescope (VST) has captured a spectacular new image of the galaxy, Messier 33. The picture reveals the nearby spiral, the second closest galaxy to our own Milky Way.

Aug 06, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

Burrowing Animals May Have Stabilized Earth's Oxygen 540 Million Years Ago

Could burrowing animals be key to Earth's oxygen? Scientists have found that their activity significantly influenced Earth's phosphorus cycle and, as a result, the amount of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.

Aug 06, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

ALMA Pinpoints Pluto to Guide New Horizons Mission to Distant Planet

Pluto may just be the guiding "star" that NASA's spacecraft needs. Astronomers are using ALMA to make high-precision measurements of Pluto's location and orbit in order to help guide the New Horizons spacecraft to its target.