Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 27, 2013 09:08 AM EST

Scientists Shed Light on Fate of Endangered European Eel

The European eel has always been a popular fish in Europe--especially when it's smoked, fried or boiled. Despite its popularity in cuisine, though, surprisingly little is known about its life cycle. Now, scientists may have learned a bit more about this eel, which could help with conservation effort...

Dec 27, 2013 09:06 AM EST

Bacteria Persists on Books, Toys and Cribs for Long Periods

How long can bacteria live outside the human body? Apparently it's far longer than you might first imagine. Scientists have discovered that Streptococcus pneumonia and Streptococcus pyogenes can persist on surfaces far longer than first thought.

Dec 27, 2013 09:02 AM EST

Meditation Could Help Patients Beat Addiction

Addiction can be tough to tackle for patients, so finding effective therapies is crucial for recovery. Now, scientists have used a computational model of addiction to show that rehabilitation strategies coupling meditation-like practices with drug and behavior therapies are more helpful than drug-pl...

Dec 27, 2013 08:27 AM EST

Corn Pest Decline Possibly Due to Genetically Modified Plant

Researchers have revealed that populations of the European corn borer have declined significantly in the eastern United States. Not only that, but this decline could be partly blamed on the use of genetically modified corn that's resistant to the European corn borer (ECB).

Dec 27, 2013 08:09 AM EST

New Robot Effortlessly Picks Up Wheels: Implications for Production

It's a huge leap forward for robotic science. Researchers have created a robot that can effortlessly pick up castors no matter who the wheels are located. The findings could have implications for production processes, which could potentially be more effective and less costly.

Dec 27, 2013 07:50 AM EST

Elite Soccer Players Run Less for More Money

Elite soccer players can be paid millions of dollars in the English Premier League. But it turns out that these players may not be working as hard as they could. Scientists have discovered that while those in the Premier League are paid the most, it's the players in the second and third tier of socc...

Dec 27, 2013 07:35 AM EST

NASA Deep Space Network Celebrates 50 Years of Communication and Exploration

NASA has officially celebrated 50 years of its Deep Space Network. First existing as just a few small antennas as part of the Deep Space Instrumentation Facility, this network has come a long way since then.

Dec 27, 2013 07:17 AM EST

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Spots Saturn, Titan and Enceladus This Holiday Season

This holiday season, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured some spectacular images of Saturn and two of its most fascinating moons, Titan and Enceladus.

Dec 26, 2013 10:05 AM EST

Prolonged Exposure Therapy Could Help Adolescent Girls with PTSD

There may be a new therapy for treating adolescent girls with PTSD. Scientists have found that a modified form of prolonged exposure therapy, in which patients revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations, shows greater success than supportive counseling for treat...

Dec 26, 2013 10:04 AM EST

Antibiotics in Agriculture Could Create Public Health Crisis

Antibiotics could be creating a public health crisis. Citing an overuse of antibiotics by the agriculture and aquaculture industries, researchers have taken a closer look at how to potentially curtail this use.

Dec 26, 2013 10:02 AM EST

Scientists Reach Milestone in Defining Genetic Basis for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be painful to those who develop it. Now, scientists have discovered new genes, pathways and cell types that are involved in inherited susceptibility to RA.

Dec 26, 2013 10:00 AM EST

Scientists Identify Potential Drug to Block AIDS

Scientists may have just identified a potential drug to block AIDS. They've found the precise chain of molecular events in the human body that drives the death of most of the immune system's CD4 T cells as an HIV infection leads to AIDS.