Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 05, 2014 08:25 AM EDT

Three Massive Volcanic Outbursts Exploded from Jupiter's Moon Io in August

Three massive volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon, Io, have made astronomers think twice about how often these outbursts occur.

Aug 05, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

'Hobbit' Human May Not be a New Species: Down Syndrome to Blame for Unusual Features

The so-called "hobbit human" has captured the imaginations of the public across the globe. Now, though, researchers have found that the single specimen may not be a new species, but instead may be a developmentally abnormal human.

Aug 05, 2014 07:34 AM EDT

New Juvenile Whale Shark Group Discovered Near Saudi Arabia

Scientists have discovered a juvenile whale shark aggregation off of the coast of Saudi Arabia, shedding more light on the behavior of these animals.

Aug 05, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

New Equation Can Predict Your Happiness from Moment to Moment

Happiness may not seem like something simple enough to be predicted by a math equation, but some scientists beg to differ. They've created an equation that has predicted the happiness of over 18,000 people worldwide.

Aug 04, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Scientists Trick Plants to 'See' Light to Increase Productivity

Could there be a way to increase the productivity of plants even out of season? Scientists may have just found the "switch" in plants to manage it.

Aug 04, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

Diet Change from Meat to Veggies Could Save Water in Dry Regions

There may be a new and effective way to conserve water across the globe. Scientists have found that simply by eating less meat, we can potentially protect water sources in dry regions.

Aug 04, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Method to Predict Stress-Related Diseases: Depression, PTSD and Obesity

It turns out that subtle changes in a single gene can predict how the brain reacts to stress. The findings could have huge implications for health issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obesity.

Aug 04, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Reptile Database Records More Than 10,000 Species to Help Conservation Efforts

The Reptile Database is a web-based catalogue that records reptile species. Now, scientists have announced that more than 10,000 reptile species have been recorded, which makes reptiles among the most diverse vertebrate groups in the world.

Aug 04, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Making Sense of Scents: How Animals Sniff Out Odors from Background Smells

Making sense of scents can mean the difference between a meal and avoiding certain death for many animals. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at exactly how animals separate objects of interest from background information.

Aug 04, 2014 08:35 AM EDT

Atlantic Warming Turbocharges the Pacific Trade Winds, Changing Weather Patterns

As our planet warms, it's changing the weather systems across the globe. Now, scientists have found that a rapid warming of the Atlantic Ocean has turbocharged the Pacific Equatorial trade winds.

Aug 04, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Marine Mammal: Australian Humpback Dolphin

Scientists examining a taxonomically confused group of marine mammals have uncovered a new species: the Australian humpback dolphin.

Aug 04, 2014 07:40 AM EDT

Blooming Human Society and Technology Boom Linked to Less Testosterone

Modern humans roamed the planet as early as 200,000 years ago, and yet it was only about 50,000 years ago that advanced tools and art became widespread. It turns out that lower testosterone could be to blame.