Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 17, 2013 10:11 AM EST

When Earth's Oceans Boil: New Climate Model Reveals Runaway Warming

Our Sun's increasing luminosity will cause Earth's temperatures to rise over the next few hundred million years. This, in turn, could result in the complete evaporation of the oceans. Now, scientists have created the first three-dimensional climate model that predicts exactly when liquid water will ...

Dec 17, 2013 09:11 AM EST

Ancient Human Ancestor Evolved Agile Hands Earlier Than Thought

Scientists have uncovered a bit more about human hand evolution; they've found a new hand bone from a human ancestor who roamed East Africa about 1.42 million years ago.

Dec 17, 2013 08:21 AM EST

Ancient Chinese Cat Bones Shed Light on Origins of Domesticated Felines

We all know that cats today can make wonderful pets, curling up in laps and chasing laser pointers. But when did these felines first become domesticated, and how? Scientists have traced back the lineage of domestic cats to farmers in the ancient Chinese village of Quanhucun, revealing how the cats w...

Dec 17, 2013 07:30 AM EST

Ancient Neanderthals Buried Their Dead Like Modern Humans

Humans aren't the only ones that pay respect to their dead and bury them. It turns out that Neanderthals did the same. The findings reveal that this ancient species may have been far more intelligent and human-like than archaeologists first expected.

Dec 17, 2013 06:53 AM EST

SMA Spots Giant Star Cluster Forming Behind Dusty Fog

It may be one of the best-kept secrets in our galaxy. The Smithsonian's Submillimeter Array (SMA) has now peered through a cloud of dusty fog in order to provide the first-ever clear view of W49A, a giant star-forming region.

Dec 16, 2013 12:57 PM EST

Sunlight Splits Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen: New Method for Clean Energy

Researchers have made a breakthrough when it comes to generating hydrogen. They've discovered a way to create hydrogen from water using sunlight, which may potentially result in a clean and renewable source of energy for the future.

Dec 16, 2013 11:58 AM EST

Nearby Brown Dwarfs May Harbor Planet: Failed Star System Nearest to the Sun

Astronomers have taken a closer look at the closest pair of failed stars to the Sun and now, they've discovered that this dynamic duo may harbor a planet. The findings reveal a little bit more about this unusual system and reveals that planets can exist even under difficult circumstances.

Dec 16, 2013 11:23 AM EST

Evolution on the Molecular Level: From Bacteria to Humans

Evolution also occurred at the molecular level; it reshaped some of the enzymes that help complete crucial chemical processes. Now, scientists have described the evolution of the various forms of the enzyme "dihydrofolate reductase" as it occurred from bacteria to humans, revealing a bit more about ...

Dec 16, 2013 10:50 AM EST

Interactive World E-Waste Map Reveals Jump to 65.4 Million Tons by 2017

The world's e-waste is growing by leaps and bounds. Now, scientists have created a forecast of the volume of end-of the life electronics. It turns out that the total amount of this waste will be around 65.4 million tons by 2017, jumping by a staggering one-third in just five years.

Dec 16, 2013 09:07 AM EST

Deep-Sea Corals Reveal Dramatic Shift in Pacific Ocean Ecosystem

It turns out that a dramatic, long-term shift in the Pacific Ocean ecosystem may have occurred. Scientists have discovered that long-lived deep-sea corals hold a record of changes in the marine food web that could reveal a bit more about the history of our marine environment and could tell them a bi...

Dec 16, 2013 08:19 AM EST

Environmental History Key to Future of Wildlife in England

As environmental conditions shift and change due to human impacts, wildlife across the globe is suffering. Now, scientists have stated that protecting and enhancing our wildlife for future generations will need radical new policies that are informed by history as much as science. The findings reveal...

Dec 16, 2013 07:46 AM EST

Swirls in Big Bang's Remnants Shed Light on Early Universe

The Big Bang caused our universe to form, creating stars and galaxies as creation began. Now, scientists have detected a subtle distortion in the oldest light in the universe, revealing new insights into the earliest moments of our universe's formation.