Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 07, 2014 09:19 AM EDT

Scientists Unravel Mystery of Neutron Star's Powerful Magnetic Fields

Neutron stars are extraordinarily dense stellar bodies that are created when massive stars collapse. Yet while these stars host some of the strongest magnetic fields in the universe, some of them are more strongly magnetized than others. Now, scientists have found out why this is.

May 07, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

Thick Tooth Enamel Sheds Light on Human Evolution

Thick tooth enamel is part of what makes us human. But why did our teeth evolve like they did? A new study sheds light on how evolution shaped our teeth, one gene at a time.

May 07, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

Chimpanzees and Humans Share Similar Personalities: How Close Are We to Apes?

It turns out that chimpanzees not only have the same personality traits as humans, but that they're structured almost identically.

May 07, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

Why We Really Yawn: It's Not for More Oxygen, It's to Cool Our Brains

Why do we yawn? The common belief is that yawning can help increase our oxygen supply. Yet now, scientists have found that this might not be the reason for yawning. Instead, we may yawn in order to cool our brains.

May 07, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

How Tiny Songbirds Survive Epic Migrations: Wind and Weather Patterns are Key

Songbirds can be tiny, weighing less than an ounce. Yet these birds migrate thousands of miles each year across the United States toward Central and South America. Now, scientists have discovered how songbirds accomplish this astonishing feat; it turns out that it's all about wind patterns.

May 07, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

Oldest-Known Dolphin Skull Sheds Light on Evolution and Origins of Marine Mammals

Scientists have taken a closer look at the oldest species of dolphin and its partial skull, learning a bit more about the evolution of these marine mammals.

May 07, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

Magnetic Fingerprint of the Milky Way Galaxy Sheds Light on the Origins of the Universe

Each fingerprint is unique, and that's also true for our galaxy. Astronomers have managed to create an unprecedented map of the entire sky that charts the magnetic field shaping the Milky Way galaxy.

May 07, 2014 07:11 AM EDT

Climate Change is Here: How Warming Temperatures Endanger the United States

The U.S. Global Change Research Program has released the Third National Climate Assessment, which has shown that climate change is impacting every region of the United States, including key sectors of economy and society.

May 06, 2014 01:32 PM EDT

Cigarette Filter Pollution Drastically Impacts the Environment with Leaching Chemicals

Want to help save the environment? Then you may want to help ban cigarette filters.

May 06, 2014 12:50 PM EDT

Real or Fake? Humans Can Tell if Laughter is Genuine

Can you tell if someone is only faking their laughter? It turns out that you just might be able to. Scientists have found that a genuine laugh actually employs a different vocal set than a fake laugh.

May 06, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

Drink Up! Coffee May Prevent Blindness and Deteriorating Eyesight

If you like drinking coffee, then there may be some good news as far as what it does for your health. You may also be getting the added benefits of preventing deteriorating eyesight and possible blindness from retinal degeneration.

May 06, 2014 11:41 AM EDT

Scientists Map Glaciers Worldwide: First Global Inventory of Ice Created

Scientists have managed an astonishing feat. They've mapped all of the world's glaciers, showing to unprecedented accuracy the impacts of climate change on these masses of melting ice.