Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 07, 2014 08:42 AM EST

Gifted Children May be Lost in the Shuffle: Classrooms Don't Cater to High IQs

Gifted children are likely to be the next generation's innovators and leaders, but are they getting lost in the classroom? Scientists have discovered that the exceptionally smart are often invisible at school and are lacking the curricula, teacher input and external motivation to reach their full po...

Jan 07, 2014 08:06 AM EST

Ancient 'Ardi' Skull Linked to the Origins of Humans

The origins of humans has remained a hotly contested debate for years. Part of this debate is the 4.4 million-year-old African species Ardipithecus ramidus, an unusual primate that might have connections to humans. Now, scientists have discovered that "Ardi" has a close evolutionary relationship to ...

Jan 07, 2014 07:22 AM EST

New Compounds Created by Grilling Meat are Hundreds of Times More Mutagenic

Scientists have uncovered chemical compounds that are hundreds of times more mutagenic than their parent compounds, which are known carcinogens. Not only that, but these compounds are produced by certain types of chemical reactions, such as those found in vehicle exhaust or grilling meat.

Jan 07, 2014 07:21 AM EST

New Fossil Sheds Light on Evolutionary Origins of Lions, Tigers and Bears

New fossils have shed light on the origins of some of the most well-known modern mammals: lions, tigers and bears among others. Scientists have uncovered new specimens of one of the earliest of these carnivoraformes, which trace their ancestry back 55 million years.

Jan 06, 2014 11:34 AM EST

Keys to Keeping Off the Pounds: Successful Long-Term Weight Loss Management

How do you keep off the pounds? Scientists have uncovered the keys to successful long-term weight loss maintenance.

Jan 06, 2014 11:15 AM EST

ALMA Telescope Spots Supernova Dust Factory

Astronomers have spotted the remains of a recent supernova brimming with freshly formed dust with the help of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope. The findings could help explain how many galaxies acquired their dusty, dusky appearance.

Jan 06, 2014 10:38 AM EST

Overturning a Common Theory of Darwin's Evolution: Birds Reveal It's Not 'Be Different or Die'

Scientists may have just overturned a common theory of evolution. They've found that species living together are not forced to evolve differently in order to avoid competing with each other. The findings reveal a new aspect of evolution.

Jan 06, 2014 09:36 AM EST

Factors Behind Frequency and Magnitude of Volcanic Eruptions Revealed

Scientists have shed new light on volcanic activity. They found the factors behind determining the frequency and magnitude of volcanic phenomena, which could help predict and better understand eruptions in the future.

Jan 06, 2014 08:57 AM EST

Species' Populations Need to be Stable to Combat Climate Change

As our climate continues to shift and change, scientists are increasingly worried about how different temperatures will impact species populations. Now, scientists have found that stable population trends are a prerequisite for species' range expansion, which could help researchers make better choic...

Jan 06, 2014 08:23 AM EST

Cockroach Reappears in North America After 49 Million Years

After 49 million years, a certain cockroach has reappeared in North America. In the genus Ectobius, this cockroach has a long fossil history in Europe and now, scientists are learning a bit more about this creature's past and present.

Jan 06, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Two White Dwarfs and a Superdense Star Create Perfect Cosmic Laboratory

Astronomers have discovered a unique stellar system that may help them learn a bit more about gravitational interactions. They've found two white dwarf stars and a superdense neutron star all packed within a space smaller than Earth's orbit around the sun.

Jan 06, 2014 07:23 AM EST

What Makes an Explosive Supervolcano Erupt: Trigger Discovered by Scientists

Supervolcanos are some of the largest and most explosive in the world. Now, though, scientists have discovered a trigger for these supereruptions, which tells them a bit more about what might make these supervolcanos explode.