Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 09, 2013 02:04 PM EST

Curiosity Rover Reveals Ancient Freshwater Lake on Mars May Have Supported Life

There may have once been an ancient lake on Mars. Not only that, but this lake may have once been able to support life. Data from NASA's Mars Curiosity rover mission has revealed the new features and has opened up the possibility that Martians may have once existed.

Dec 09, 2013 12:24 PM EST

NASA IRIS Captures New, Stunning Images of a Violent Sun

NASA has captured some new and stunning images of the Sun. The new pictures reveal a bit more about our nearest star, showing that the location between the surface of the sun and its atmosphere is far more violent than previously thought.

Dec 09, 2013 11:56 AM EST

Rivers and Streams Release More Greenhouse Gases than Lakes

Carbon dioxide is on the rise in our atmosphere. Now, scientists have discovered a bit more about this gas. It turns out that rivers and streams release carbon dioxide at a rate five times greater than the world's lakes and reservoirs combined. This finding flies in the face of the common belief tha...

Dec 09, 2013 11:30 AM EST

Bed Bugs Survive Freezing Temperatures: Cold Doesn't Necessarily Kill Insects

Just because it'd cold doesn't mean that your pest problem is over until the spring. Scientists have found that bed bugs in particular are resilient when it comes to freezing temperatures.

Dec 09, 2013 11:08 AM EST

Concussion Linked to Altitude in Athletes: Higher Elevations Mean Fewer Brain Injuries

It turns out that there may be a link between altitude and concussion. Scientists have discovered that high school athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea-level. The findings reveal a bit more about how pressure can play a role when it comes to the phys...

Dec 09, 2013 10:15 AM EST

Ancient Human Ancestor Lived in Trees and Walked on Two Feet

Our human ancestors evolved their bipedalism over time, transitioning from a lifestyle of dwelling in trees to one on the ground. Now, though, researchers have uncovered a bit more about how one of our oldest human ancestors moved. It turns out that the six-million-year-old "Millenium Man" was biped...

Dec 09, 2013 08:34 AM EST

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Secrets Revealed: Concussions in Humans and Mice

Scientists have learned a bit more about mild traumatic brain injuries. It turns out that while the brain may appear to be intact, the brain's protective coverings may feel the brunt of the impact.

Dec 09, 2013 07:42 AM EST

Astronomers Capture Spectacular New Image of Comet Lovejoy's Ion Tail

Astronomers have managed to capture a spectacular new image of Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1). The new image reveals the intricate flow of the comet's ion tail, showing the researchers a bit more about the details associated with this particular space phenomenon.

Dec 08, 2013 06:33 PM EST

Geoengineering to Reduce Climate Change May Severely Impact Rainfall Patterns

As our climate changes, geoengineering is becoming an option that seems more and more attractive. But is this process really an option? Scientists have discovered that reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the planet's surface through this technique may not undo climate change after all and may i...

Dec 08, 2013 06:33 PM EST

New Study Shows Stressed Parents May Cause Children to be Obese

Childhood obesity is a growing problem, so it's not surprising that researchers are continuing to look at what might cause this condition and how best to treat it. Now, scientists have discovered something new when it comes to weight gain in children. It turns out that parental stress is linked to o...

Dec 08, 2013 06:33 PM EST

Transformative New Probiotic Therapy Alleviates Autism-Like Behavior in Mice

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects individuals across the U.S. and around the world. Now, though, scientists are investigating a potentially transformative new therapy for autism that could alleviate the symptoms associated with it. The new therapy has the potential to be life-changing for all t...

Dec 06, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Stomach 'Clock' Tells Us When It's Time and How Much to Eat

Do you feel hungry? What about now? Scientists have discovered that timing is all important when it comes to eating. It turns out that nerves in the stomach act as a circadian clock, limiting food intake to specific times of the day.