Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Nov 21, 2013 09:10 AM EST

Two of the Oldest Brown Dwarfs in the Galaxy Reveal Hidden Population of Objects

A team of astronomers have discovered two of the oldest brown dwarfs in the galaxy. Moving at speeds of up to 100 to 200 kilometers per second, these star-like objects are thought to have formed more than 10 billion years ago, intriguing astronomers who believe that these brown dwarfs may just be tw...

Nov 21, 2013 08:25 AM EST

Frog Abnormalities are Localized: Extra Limbs Less Common Than Missing Toes

A 10-year study has revealed that the rate of abnormalities in frogs, such as shortened or missing legs, was less than 2 percent overall. This indicates that the malformations that were first reported in the mid-1990s are a lot less common than originally feared.

Nov 21, 2013 07:54 AM EST

Ancient Neanderthal and Denisovan Viruses Discovered in Modern Human DNA

Could ancient viruses impact us even today? It turns out that they can. Scientists have discovered ancient viruses from Neaderthals in modern human DNA, revealing further insight into the similarities between Neanderthals and humans.

Nov 20, 2013 01:13 PM EST

Hybrid Animal Reproduction Doomed by Protein Imbalances

Mules and other hybrids aren't fertile. But why is that exactly? Scientists may have no uncovered the genetic reason. It turns out that differences in the levels--but not necessarily the sequences--of certain key proteins are crucial in mediating reproductive isolation.

Nov 20, 2013 10:49 AM EST

Scientists Predict Human Body Height with DNA

How tall will your child be? That's a good question and now, scientists may have found a way to find that out. They've discovered a way to predict adult body height from genetic data, which could be helpful in pediatric endocrinology and even in forensic investigations.

Nov 20, 2013 10:14 AM EST

Humans with Superior Recall Abilities are Susceptible to False Memory

Some people have amazing recall with the ability to remember details of their daily lives for decades. Yet it turns out that these memories aren't as accurate or infallible as you might think. Scientists have discovered that people with superior recall are just as susceptible as everyone else to for...

Nov 20, 2013 09:43 AM EST

New Source of Global Warming Discovered in the Canadian Arctic

It turns out that permafrost may be contributing more to greenhouse gases than we thought. Scientists have discovered that methane emissions produced by thawing permafrost in the Canadian Arctic are greatly underestimated in current climate models.

Nov 20, 2013 09:36 AM EST

Monkeys Point to Objects They Don't 'See': How Similar is Human Sight

Humans are able to locate and even side-step objects in their peripheral vision, sometimes even before they even perceive the object even being present. Now, it turns out that monkeys can do the same. Scientists have discovered that our relatives are able to locate where objects are without much mor...

Nov 20, 2013 08:56 AM EST

Global Carbon Emissions to Reach Startling Record of 36 Billion Tons in 2013

It looks as if we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to global carbon emissions. Scientists have predicted that emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels are set to rise again in 2013, reaching a record high of 36 billion tons. This spells bad news for the future of climate change...

Nov 20, 2013 08:13 AM EST

Scientists Create World's Smallest FM Radio Transmitter with Graphene

Want to listen to the radio? What about listening to the smallest FM radio in the world? Scientists have taken advantage of graphene's special properties to create a nano-mechanical system that can creat FM signals. In essence, they've constructed the smallest FM radio transmitter ever created.

Nov 20, 2013 06:58 AM EST

Asteroids are Shaken up by Mars--Not Just Refreshed by Earth

Scientists have discovered that Earth isn't the only planet that can cause "asteroid quakes." Mars can also stir up asteroid surfaces and "refresh" them.

Nov 19, 2013 12:46 PM EST

'Monkey Facebook': More Diversity Discovered in Faces of Social Primates

Primates can be surprisingly different in appearance--especially when it comes to their faces. Black, blue, red and yellow are mixed in different combinations. Noses and face-shape itself also shift between different species. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at primate faces, revealing a lit...