Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 21, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Astronomers Capture New Spectacular Image of Colorful Star Cluster in Carina's Wake

Astronomers have captured a stunning image of a star cluster with the Wide Field Imager (WFI) on the telescope at La Silla. The new picture reveals the cluster and the glowing gas clouds surrounding it against the starry backdrop of space.

May 21, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

Weight Loss at Any Age Could Drastically Improve Heart Health

There's some good news if you want to improve the health of your heart. Scientists have found that weight loss at any age in adulthood could yield long-term heart and vascular benefits.

May 21, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

Mysterious Fairy Circles in Africa Not Caused by Hungry Termites

It turns out that the mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa may not be caused by termites after all, despite previous research.

May 21, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Disease-Causing Bacteria Can Linger in an Airplane Cabin for Days

Scientists have found that disease-causing bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins for days, even up to a week.

May 21, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Lack of Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity and Overall Body Fat Increase

Scientists have found that there may be a link between reduced sleep and childhood obesity, which could mean that getting a good night's rest could be crucial for your child's wellbeing.

May 21, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

New Study Reveals E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Kick the Smoking Habit

A new study reveals that people attempting to quit smoking without professional help are about 60 percent more likely to succeed if they use e-cigarettes than if they use willpower alone, or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies.

May 21, 2014 08:17 AM EDT

Super Waterproof Materials Cause Water to Bounce like a Ball on Hydrophobic Surfaces

Scientists have created a super-hydrophobic material that's so repellent, it causes water to almost act like a solid.

May 21, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

New Humpback Whale Subspecies Discovered with Genetic Analysis

Scientists have discovered that populations of humpback whales in the oceans of the North Pacific, North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere are genetically distinct and should actually be recognized as a separate subspecies.

May 21, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Newly Sequenced Termite Genome May Uncover New Pest Control Measures

Scientists have learned a bit more about a voracious insect, sequencing its genome to uncover new genetic targets for pest control; they've studied the termite.

May 21, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

New Species of Praying Mantis Discovered in Rwanda Hunts Other Insects like a Tiger

Scientists have discovered an entirely new species of praying mantis, the bush tiger mantis, which makes its home in the mountainous Ryungwe National Park in Rwanda.

May 20, 2014 02:07 PM EDT

World's Smallest and Fastest Nanomotor to Date May Power Miniature Machines

Scientists have created the world's smallest, fastest and longest-running nanomotor to date. The synthetic motor is an important step when it comes to developing miniature machines in the future.

May 20, 2014 01:20 PM EDT