Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Oct 10, 2013 09:40 AM EDT

Blood Vessel Cells May be Able to Regenerate and Repair Organs

Could we one day regenerate organs? Scientists are looking at new ways to do so. They've discovered that endothelial cells, which are the cells that make up the structure of blood vessels, are powerful biological machines that drive regeneration in organ tissues by releasing beneficial, organ-specif...

Oct 10, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

Green Comet ISON to Survive Close Encounter with Sun, Blazing by Earth

It's still up in the air whether or not the blazing comet ISON will become the "comet of the century." Yet new details are coming out that seem to indicate that the comet will be putting on quite a show for stargazers here on Earth. Scientists have discovered that it's likely that ISON will survive ...

Oct 09, 2013 01:17 PM EDT

Water and Lava Mixed in Iceland Without an Explosion: Rock Pillar Mystery Solved

In Iceland's Skaelingar valley, rocky pillars dot the region. In folklore, these pillars were projectiles that were tossed into the fields by warring trolls. Now, though, scientists have uncovered the real explanation behind these unusual lava formations.

Oct 09, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

The Weight of Guilt: Scientists Discover Emotions Impact Bodily Sensation

Being weighed down by guilt may be more than just a metaphor. Scientists have now discovered that the emotional experience of guilt can actually be grounded in subjective bodily sensation. This could reveal a little bit more about how psychology impacts our bodies.

Oct 09, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Kind of Impact Crater on Mars

There are many different types of craters on Mars. Now, thought, scientists may have uncovered a completely new type on the Red Planet. Using lessons from underground nuclear tests and explosive volcanoes, they've found an unusual and new category of impact craters.

Oct 09, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

ESO Captures Spectacular Image of Toby Jug Nebula in Cosmic Gems Program

Astronomers have gotten a closer look at the Toby Jug Nebula. Captured as part of the ESO Cosmic Gems program, scientists now have a spectacular new image of this reflection nebula as it shines in the depths of space.

Oct 09, 2013 09:43 AM EDT

Brain Region Size Impacts Social Behavior of Carnivores, Not Just Humans and Primates

Humans and primates are extremely social creatures. They conduct complex social interactions, their brains uniquely suited to this type of behavior. Now, scientists have discovered that the part of the brain that makes humans and primates social creatures may also play a similar role in carnivores.

Oct 09, 2013 09:02 AM EDT

Slow, Loving Touch May be Key to Healthy Sense of Self and Body Image

A loving touch may have more to do with a healthy sense of self than you might think. Scientists have discovered that a slow caress or stroke--the touch that is often instinctual for mothers to give to their children--may increase the brain's ability to construct a sense of body ownership and, in tu...

Oct 09, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

Ants More Closely Related to Bees Than Wasps

It turns out that ants have some unusual cousins. These insects are more closely related to bees than they are to social wasps such as yellow jackets and paper wasps. The findings reveal a little bit more about evolutionary relationships and show that these creatures have more in common than we migh...

Oct 09, 2013 07:46 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Diamond 'Super Earth' Planet May Not be So Precious

When scientists first discovered an alien world about 40 light-years from our solar system, they believed that it was largely made of diamond. Now, though, researchers have uncovered new evidence when it comes to the planet. It turns out that the planet is less likely to be made of diamond and is mo...

Oct 08, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

Higgs Boson Particle Scientists Awarded 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics

In 1964, two scientists were working independently on a theory. They were trying to determine exactly how particles acquired mass, which contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles. Now, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2013 Nobel Prize...

Oct 08, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

Network of Melted Iron Helped Create Ancient Earth's Core

Our Earth contains intense pressures and temperatures deep within its core. Because these conditions are so deep beneath the surface, though, scientists are still working on finding out exactly what processes occur. Now, they've discovered a little bit more about Earth's core and their findings may ...