Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jul 16, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

Third Hand Tobacco Smoke May Pose Significant Health Risks at Home

It's not just first hand and second hand tobacco smoke that's dangerous. It turns out that "third hand" tobacco smoke can be just as deadly.

Jul 16, 2014 12:36 PM EDT

Deepwater Horizon Spill Dispersant Persists in the Environment for Four Years

Researchers have found that this dispersant used after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can persist in the environment for up to four years.

Jul 16, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Spots Massive Meteorite on the Red Planet

NASA Mars Curiosity rover continues its trek across the Red Planet, continually making new discoveries. Now, the rover has spotted a massive iron meteorite called "Lebanon" and has snapped a photo of the rock to send back to Earth.

Jul 16, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Parasite Discovered in Cat Poop Could Combat Cancer

Could a parasite found in cat poop help cancer research? It just might be able to, according to a new study.

Jul 16, 2014 10:18 AM EDT

Never Get Drunk: Mutation Causes Worms to Not Feel the Effects of Alcohol

Could you imagine not getting drunk--no matter how much alcohol you drank? That's the case for mutant worms created by neuroscientists.

Jul 16, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Most Detailed Map of Mars Reveals the Features of the Red Planet's Surface

Scientists have created the most detailed map of Mars to date. The U.S. Geological Survey has released a new global geological map of the Red Planet that reveals the startling features of the planet's surface.

Jul 16, 2014 08:36 AM EDT

For Bees, Tongue Size Matters: Insects Lap Nectar with Different Lengths

Did you know that bees have tongues? Now, scientists have taken a closer look at them to see what determines the length of their tongues, which could be crucial to understanding bee species' resiliency to change.

Jul 16, 2014 07:45 AM EDT

Animal Foraging Tactics Never Grow Old: Pattern Used for 50 Million Years

If something works there's no need to fix it, and animals take that to heart when it comes to foraging techniques. Scientists have discovered that animals have used the same method to search for food that's in short supply for at least 50 million years.

Jul 16, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Mysterious Green Spotted Pigeon and Dodo Relative are Descended from Island-Hopping Ancestor

The rare and mysterious green spotted pigeon, which became extinct hundreds of years ago, is now being examined a bit more closely with the help of its DNA.

Jul 15, 2014 01:21 PM EDT

Deadly Fungus Kills Snakes Across the Midwest and Northeast: New Test May Help

A deadly fungus is sweeping across the Midwest and eastern United States, killing native snakes as it makes its way through the population. Now, scientists have found a more accurate way to test for this infection.

Jul 15, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

New Study Shows Vitamin B Does Not Slow Mental Decline for Patients with Alzheimer's

Vitamin B may be good for many things, but it won't slow mental decline as we age or prevent Alzheimer's disease

Jul 15, 2014 12:18 PM EDT

Sea Turtle Tumor Disease is Surprisingly Not Caused by Organic Pollutants

For years, researchers have thought that organic pollutants could be contributing to green turtles' susceptibility to a tumor-causing disease. Now, they've found out otherwise.