Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 02, 2013 08:43 AM EST

New Telescope Tracks Space Junk to Avoid Multi-Billion Dollar Collisions

Space junk is a growing problem in our Earth's orbit. Now, though, scientists have found a way to track this space junk using a youth radio station. This, in turn, could help spacecraft and satellites avoid this trash and multi-billion dollar collisions.

Dec 02, 2013 08:03 AM EST

Neutron Star Mystery Heats Up with New Study

For years, scientists believed they knew quite a bit about neutron stars, the super dense stars that form when a large star explodes and its core collapses into itself. Now, though, it turns out that they may have to rethink the way they thought the surface of a neutron star can heat itself up.

Dec 02, 2013 07:32 AM EST

Comet ISON May have Survived: New Observations Reveal Comet's Fate

One question has plagued astronomers about the sungrazing Comet ISON: Did it survive its trip around the Sun, or did it disintegrate? If it survived perihelion on Nov. 28, we may be in for a spectacular light show over the next few days. But if it fizzled, we'll likely never see the comet again.

Nov 30, 2013 08:16 AM EST

Sustainable Energy Can be Generated from the Weight of Pedestrians and Cars

Scientists have come up with a new, innovative way to generate electricity. They've created a system capable of using cars and pedestrians to generate electric energy.

Nov 30, 2013 07:48 AM EST

Polyandry in Black and Yellow Fire Salamanders Leads to Success

It turns out that polyandry may just provide an evolutionary advantage--at least where salamanders are concerned. Scientists have discovered that female fire salamanders mate with several males under natural conditions.

Nov 30, 2013 07:29 AM EST

Crows Are No Bird Brains: Scientists Reveal How Smart Corvids Really Are

Crows are definitely not your average bird. Corvids, the family of birds that include ravens, crows and magpies, are highly intelligent. Now, though, researchers have discovered that the brains of crows produce intelligent behavior when the birds have to make strategic decisions.

Nov 29, 2013 12:12 PM EST

Mere Presence of Males Shortens Female Worms Lifespan, Giving an Evolutionary Advantage

Ever think that the men in your life are shortening it? That may just the case--at least as far as roundworms are concerned. It turns out that male roundworms secrete signaling molecules that significantly shorten the lifespan of the opposite sex.

Nov 29, 2013 11:35 AM EST

Scientists Employ GPS-Equipped Cars to Measure Rainfall Across a Region

Rain can be variable across different parts of a region. It can fall more heavily in some locations while leaving others with little moisture. Now, scientists are using GPS-equipped moving cars as devices to measure rainfall.

Nov 29, 2013 10:55 AM EST

Sea Coral in Bone Grafting? How the Material is Made Compatible with Natural Bone

When you think of bone grafting, you probably don't think of sea coral. Yet scientists have now discovered a way to refine the materials' properties that may make it more compatible with natural bone.

Nov 29, 2013 10:30 AM EST

Wedding Bliss or Disaster? Your Gut May Reveal the Reality of Marriage

Will you have a happy marriage, or will it end in disaster? It turns out that although newlyweds may not be completely aware of it, they may know whether their march down the aisle will result in wedded bliss or divorce.

Nov 29, 2013 09:43 AM EST

Cancer Increasing as Baby Boomers Age: New Focus on Caregiving

As baby boomers age, the incidence of cancer is increasing. In fact, it's estimated to increase by 67 percent between 2010 and 2030. This, in turn, has brought attention to the nation's response for cancer care.

Nov 29, 2013 08:59 AM EST

How Genes Influence Human Behavior and Cognitive Abilities

Studying how genes influence cognitive abilities and behavior as the brain develops from childhood to adulthood has been difficult thus far. Now, scientists have managed to make inroads when it comes to understanding how genes influence brain structure and cognitive abilities and how neural circuits...