Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

The True Size of the Universe: Astronomers' Breakthrough in Measuring Rate of Expansion

Researchers have made novel measurements of the universe by using BOSS, the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey, when the universe was a mere three billion years old.

Apr 07, 2014 11:31 AM EDT

Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Impact Food Quality: Global Warming Affects Crops

New research has shown carbon dioxide levels may negatively impact crops, which could mean a less than optimistic future for our world's food supplies.

Apr 07, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

'Blood Moon' Total Lunar Eclipse in April Treats Stargazers

Get ready, stargazers; you're in for a treat this April. In just one week, a total lunar eclipse will turn the moon an eerie shade of red. Known as the "blood moon," this event won't happen again for quite some time.

Jan 23, 2014 10:08 AM EST

Humans Can Sniff Out Dietary Fat

How good is your sense of smell? Apparently, it's good enough to detect dietary fat in food. Scientists have discovered that humans can sniff out fat in foods before eating it. The findings could lead to innovative methods of using odor to make low-fat foods more palatable to aid public health effor...

Jan 23, 2014 09:28 AM EST

Atlantic Ocean Currents Cause Climate Change in the Antarctic

As our oceans heat up, warm currents travel across the globe. These currents, though, now seem to be contributing to climate change in icier regions. Scientists have discovered that the gradual warming of the North and Tropical Atlantic Ocean is contributing to ice melt in Antarctica.

Jan 23, 2014 08:49 AM EST

How North American Mammals Respond to Climate Change

How do different species respond to the shifting conditions? That's a good question, and one that scientists have now looked at more closely. They've examined North American mammal responses to human-caused climate change and have found which species are most vulnerable to shifting conditions.

Jan 23, 2014 08:06 AM EST

Polar Bear Diet Changes as Climate Warms and Ice Melts

The polar bear is the poster child for climate change. Its habitat is being impacted drastically as sea ice melts and temperatures warm. Now, though, scientists have discovered that polar bear behavior is also changing due to shifting conditions. They've found that these bears are seeking alternate ...

Jan 23, 2014 07:19 AM EST

Astronomers Spot New, Neptune-Sized Exoplanet with the Help of a Brilliant Star

With the help of a bright star, astronomers have spotted a new exoplanet the size of Neptune. The finding could help researchers better understand this double star system.

Jan 22, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Light-Activated Curtains Move with New Materials Technology

Remote-controlled curtains may move with the push of a button, but what if they moved completely by themselves? Scientists have discovered a way to create material that moves in response to light with no batteries required

Jan 22, 2014 12:37 PM EST

How Humans Evolved the Ability to Digest Milk

It turns out that calcium absorption wasn't the only reason that Europeans evolved milk tolerance. Scientists have uncovered ancient DNA from early Iberian farmers and have found another reason why Europeans may have evolved milk tolerance.

Jan 22, 2014 10:29 AM EST

THC Exposure from Marijuana Linked to Addiction and Compulsive Behavior in Offspring

It turns out that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, may have some unforeseen consequences. Scientists have discovered that exposing adolescent rats to THC can lead to molecular and behavioral alterations in the next generation of offspring, even though the...

Jan 22, 2014 09:35 AM EST

Life Expectancy for Patients with MS Drops by Six Years

It turns out that multiple sclerosis (MS) may cause patients to have a decreased life expectancy. Researchers have conducted the first large scale study in the U.S. on the mortality of patients with MS and have found that the median lifespan was six years less.