Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jul 22, 2014 07:57 AM EDT

Sea Level Rise in the Tropical Pacific Ocean isn't Natural

Rising sea levels are a huge issue for coastal communities in the face of climate change. Now, a new study reveals that levels will likely continue to rise in the tropical Pacific Ocean off the coasts of the Philippines and northeastern Australia.

Jul 22, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

Mammoth and Mastodon Teeth Reveal These Massive Beasts Stayed at Home

It turns out that mammoths and mastodons didn't travel nearly as much as scientists once believed. Instead, they much preferred to stay at home in Greater Cincinnati, becoming year-round residents.

Jul 21, 2014 02:51 PM EDT

Astronomers Discover a Transiting Exoplanet with the Longest Known Year

Astronomers have made a new discovery when it comes to a transiting exoplanet. They've found that the planet as the longest known year seen to date.

Jul 21, 2014 01:47 PM EDT

What Makes Babies and Animals 'Cute'? New Study Reveals What Children Think

Baby-like characteristics make both people and animals look cuter, but what do actual babies think of these traits?

Jul 21, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

Beef Causes More Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Expected

Want to avoid contributing to climate change? Then you may want to stop eating meat. Scientists have found that livestock emissions are actually on the rise, and that beef cattle are responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than other types of animals.

Jul 21, 2014 12:15 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Dwarf Galaxies Don't Swarm: They Dance

Astronomers are learning more about our universe each day. Now, they've taken a closer look at dwarf galaxies and have found that they don't "swarm" around larger ones like bees, but actually "dance" in orderly, disc-shaped orbits.

Jul 21, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

It's the Size that Matters: Plant Productivity is Impacted More by Age Than Climate

It turns out that the size and age of a plant may have more to do with their productivity than the environment that they're in. The findings could have implications for carbon capture and storage using plants.

Jul 21, 2014 10:21 AM EDT

How Life Impacts Our DNA: New Method Maps Environmental Effects

How does life affect our DNA? Understanding exactly how living life and how environmental factors impact the genes we inherit from our parents is an important part of predicting what traits will develop.

Jul 21, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

New Material May Trap Harmful Noble Gases in a Cage by 'Breathing'

A new material may just have the potential to trap harmful gases that are used in industries that range from lighting to medicine. Scientists have created CC3, a new material which could be helpful in removing unwanted or hazardous radioactive elements.

Jul 21, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

Arctic Lakes May Soak Up Greenhouse Gases as Permafrost Melts

Scientists have found a new natural system that may help combat climate change. It turns out that Arctic thermokarst lakes may help thwart global warming by storing more greenhouse gases than they emit into the atmosphere.

Jul 21, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Oceans May be Vital for Supporting Alien Life on Other Planets

Earth can't be the only planet to host life in our universe. Now, scientists have found that oceans may actually be vital for supporting alien life.

Jul 21, 2014 07:23 AM EDT

Scientists Sequence the Marmoset Genome: DNA Sheds Light on Primates

Scientists are learning a bit more about the marmoset, the social, furry primate that's known for its rapid reproductive system. They've sequenced the animal's genome, shedding light on primate biology and evolution.