Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 20, 2013 10:20 AM EST

Black Hole Birth Kills Exploding Radio Star

Astronomers have discovered a new and unusual population of exploding stars. In fact, they've found that these stars "switch off" their radio transmissions before collapsing into a black hole. The findings reveal a little bit more about these strange stars which could help inform future studies.

Dec 20, 2013 09:18 AM EST

Scientists Send World's First Text Message Using Vodka

Vodka may not just be good for drinking. It may also be useful for sending text messages. Scientists have created a molecular communications system for the transmission of messages and data in challenging environments such as tunnels, pipelines, under water and within the body.

Dec 20, 2013 08:45 AM EST

Lemur Babies with Older Moms are Less Likely to Get Hurt and Bitten

Lemur babies may have a leg up if their mothers are older. Scientists have discovered that infants born to older mothers are less likely to get hurt than those who are born to younger mothers.

Dec 20, 2013 08:06 AM EST

Why Girls Mature Faster Than Boys: Brain Connections are Key

It's long been known that girls mature faster than boys during their teenage years. Now, researchers may have found out why. The brain re-organizes connections throughout our lives, and this process begins earlier in girls, which could explain the higher level of maturity.

Dec 20, 2013 07:31 AM EST

Scientists Discover New and Reversible Cause of Aging

Scientists have studied aging for years, trying to figure out exactly how it happens and how to slow the process. Now, they not only may have discovered a cause of aging in mammals, but have also found that it may be reversible.

Dec 19, 2013 10:47 AM EST

Moderate Drinking Could Boost Your Immune System: Benefits of Alcohol

Want to boost your immune system? Alcohol might be able to help. Scientists have discovered that moderate drinking may actually bolster our immune system and help it fight off infection. The findings could give researchers a new tool when it comes to finding ways of improving the human body's abilit...

Dec 19, 2013 10:21 AM EST

Modern Caterpillars Evolved Due to Climate Change

It turns out that climate change is having a drastic impact on some species of the insect world. Researchers have found that caterpillars of two species of butterflies in Colorado and California have evolved to feed rapidly at higher and at a broader range of temperatures in the past 40 years.

Dec 19, 2013 09:46 AM EST

E-Cigarettes Worry Parents: Will They Encourage Kids to Smoke Tobacco?

It turns out that e-cigarettes may be worrying parents quite a bit. Adults nationwide are concerned about the use of these devices by children and teens; in fact, 44 percent indicate worries that e-cigarettes will encourage kids to use tobacco products.

Dec 19, 2013 09:43 AM EST

Spiders Don't Just Eat Flies: Webs Capture Pollen for Arachnid Omnivores

Spiders might not be purely predators. It turns out that they have a sweeter side. Scientists have discovered that some species of spiders make up nearly a quarter of their diet by eating pollen.

Dec 19, 2013 08:26 AM EST

Scientists Discover Three Distinct African Crocodile Species are Actually Seven

There's not just one species of crocodile in Africa; there's not even just two or three. Scientists have recently discovered that there are at least seven distinct crocodile species located in Africa. The findings reveal a little bit more about the genetic diversity of these fearsome predators.

Dec 19, 2013 07:35 AM EST

Astronomers Discover Two of the Most Ancient and Brightest Supernovae Ever Recorded

Astronomers have made an astonishing discovery. They've found two of the brightest and most distant supernovae ever recorded.

Dec 19, 2013 07:33 AM EST

Scientists Solve Mystery in Earth's Upper Atmosphere: Origin of Ultra-Relativistic Electrons

A mystery has plagued researchers for decades when it comes to Earth's upper atmosphere. Now, that mystery may finally be solved. Scientists have discovered the origin of the extremely energetic particles known as ultra-relativistic electrons in Earth's near-space environment.