Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Nov 19, 2013 12:11 PM EST

Archaeologists Unearth 600 Seals and Amulets at Storm God's Sacred Site

Archaeologists have made a new and surprising discovery in an ancient sanctuary in Turkey. They've found more than 600 stamp seals and cylinder seals at the sacred site of the storm and weather god, Jupiter Dolichenus.

Nov 19, 2013 10:51 AM EST

NASA's MAVEN Launches in First Milestone of Mars Atmosphere Mission

NASA's Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission has officially launched. Now, the spacecraft is soaring toward Mars in the hopes of gathering crucial data about the Red Planet, which could inform future missions.

Nov 19, 2013 10:12 AM EST

Casual Sex Linked to Poor Mental Health: Both Reinforce Each Other

Casual sex may not be the best idea for those with poor mental health. A recent study has revealed that the two can feed off of each other in teens and young adults, with each one contributing to the other over time.

Nov 19, 2013 09:38 AM EST

Deep Space Radiation Hazards Quantified: Future of Mars Exploration

One of the major issues that face deep space exploration is radiation. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at space-based radiation, which may help researchers better prepare for these deep space missions in the future.

Nov 19, 2013 09:02 AM EST

Great White Sharks More Closely Related to Humans Than Zebrafish--Sort of

The great white shark is one of the deadliest and most efficient predators in our oceans. Now, scientists have learned a little bit more about this species. They've explored the genetic makeup of this remarkable animal, revealing further insight into the great white's distinctive features.

Nov 19, 2013 08:33 AM EST

Unexpected Properties of Methane-Producing Microbe May Impact Climate Models

Understanding how methane is produced is crucial for better predicting rising temperatures and climate change. Now, scientists have found that one of the most abundant methane-producing microorganisms on Earth makes direct electrical connections with another species to produce the gas in a completel...

Nov 19, 2013 07:53 AM EST

Deformed, Cone-Shaped Skull from Dark Ages Unearthed in France

Is it an alien? The skull certainly looks like it with its pointy shape. Archaeologists have uncovered a deformed, cone-shaped skull that once belonged to an aristocratic woman in France. The findings reveal a little bit more about the culture at the time of the woman's death.

Nov 18, 2013 01:36 PM EST

Self-Healing Battery Electrode Opens Path to Next Generation Electronics

Ever hear of a battery that can heal itself? Well you're about to. Scientists have created the first battery electrode that can heal itself, opening a new path for making the next generation of lithium ion batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.

Nov 18, 2013 12:15 PM EST

Ancient and Modern DNA Tells the Story of the First Humans in the Americas

Tracing back the history of humans has long been a challenge for researchers. When and where did humans migrate? What happened after they arrived at a location? Now, researchers have used DNA to tell the story of how ancient humans first came to the Americas and what happened to them when they were ...

Nov 18, 2013 11:15 AM EST

Bring on the Cranberries This Thanksgiving: Fruit Has Remarkable Health Benefits

Bring on the cranberries this Thanksgiving. It turns out these tiny berries have remarkable nutrition and health benefits. Now, a new review has provided the reason behind these benefits, revealing that cranberries provide unique bioactive compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infe...

Nov 18, 2013 10:45 AM EST

Amber Reveals What Earth's Atmosphere Was Like 220 Million Years Ago

Earth's atmosphere isn't the same now as it was millions of years ago. Actually understanding what gases composed this ancient atmosphere, though, has long been a challenge. Now, scientists have used gases trapped in amber to reconstruct the atmosphere of the last 220 million years of Earth's histor...

Nov 18, 2013 10:01 AM EST

Evidence of Granite on Mars Discovered in Ancient Volcano

Scientists not only have stronger evidence for granite on Mars, but also have a theory for how it could have formed there. The findings suggest that the Red Planet may just be far more geologically complex than previously believed.