Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jun 13, 2014 07:06 AM EDT

Why the Largest Dinosaurs on Earth Laid Smaller Eggs

Dinosaurs may have been the largest creatures to walk the Earth, but they certainly didn't have the biggest eggs--at least comparatively to their size. Scientists have now found out why.

Jun 12, 2014 02:00 PM EDT

'Pocket' Sauropod Dinosaur Reveals More about Giant's Evolution

Researchers have uncovered the fossil remains of a "pocket" sauropod, which reveal a bit more about the evolution of this large dinosaur.

Jun 12, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

White Sharks May be Recovering: First Ever Look on Seasonal Distribution Patterns

Scientists have taken their first ever look on seasonal distribution patterns and historic trends in abundance of white sharks.

Jun 12, 2014 11:54 AM EDT

The Rise and Fall of Penguins: 30,000 Years Reveal History of Climate Change Impacts

Scientists have taken a closer look at penguin populations over the last 30,000 years and have found that the climate warming and retreating ice of today may affect penguins in a more complicated way than first thought.

Jun 12, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

Breast Cancer Risk Increases with the More Red Meat You Eat in Early Adulthood

Although previous studies have suggested that there's no significant association between red meat and breast cancer, a new study may show otherwise--at least when it comes to early adulthood.

Jun 12, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

White Bread May Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria: Good Microbes Encouraged

When people try to eat healthier, they usually skip the white bread and go for whole grains. Yet it seems as if white bread may not be as bad for you as once thought.

Jun 12, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Plants Don't Need Sex to Create Entirely New Species: Asexual Grafting is Key

It turns out that new species can be created asexually in nature. Scientists have found that plants have the unique ability to create an entirely new species by reproducing asexually.

Jun 12, 2014 09:01 AM EDT

Avian Influenza Viruses May Have the Genetic Ingredients for a Pandemic: 1918-Like Outbreak

A certain virus may just have pandemic potential. Scientists have found that circulating avian influenza viruses contain all of the genetic ingredients necessary to underpin the emergence of a virus similar to the deadly 1918 influenza virus.

Jun 12, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

A Eucalyptus Tree Isn't Just for Koalas: Genome Sequencing Reveals New Potential

The eucalyptus tree isn't just for koalas. Researchers are learning a bit more about its prodigious growth and potential for biofuels; they've sequenced the genome of the Eucalyptus, shedding new light on its potential.

Jun 12, 2014 07:54 AM EDT

'Red Nugget' Galaxies Aren't Just in the Early Universe: New Data Reveals Treasure Trove

Astronomers have made a startling discovery with the help of a wealth of data from online archives. They've found a treasure trove of "red nugget" galaxies, revealing a bit more about the universe.

Jun 12, 2014 07:12 AM EDT

Gigantic Explosions Buried in Galaxy Dust Mapped by ALMA

For the first time ever, astronomers have managed to directly map out the molecular gas and dust in the host galaxies of the most massive explosions in the galaxies.

Jun 11, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

The Internet Didn't Kill the Newspaper: The Web Isn't Responsible for Dying Print

The Internet may actually not be responsible for killing the traditional newspaper trade. Scientists have found that the web may actually not have spurred the decline of print.