Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Oct 08, 2013 12:51 PM EDT

Primate Brain Evolution Explained as Consequence of Same Genetic Program

Scientists have made a breakthrough when it comes to studying brain evolution. They've found that differences between primate brains--from marmosets to humans--can largely be explained as consequences of the same genetic program.

Oct 08, 2013 12:07 PM EDT

Scientists Uncover First Ever Evidence of Exploding Comet Striking Earth

Scientists have uncovered the first ever evidence of an ancient comet that entered Earth's atmosphere before exploding in a spectacular display. The resulting shock wave rained down a wave of fire which obliterated almost every life form in its path. The findings may help researchers unlock the secr...

Oct 08, 2013 10:29 AM EDT

Research to Delay Aging Better Investment than Cancer or Heart Disease Studies

It turns out that we may be focusing on the wrong research--at least according to a new study. Scientists have discovered that research to delay aging and the infirmities of old age would have better population health and economic returns that advances in individual fatal diseases such as cancer and...

Oct 08, 2013 09:34 AM EDT

DNA Linked to Marital Satisfaction

Will your marriage succeed or fail? Whether or not you're headed toward wedded bliss may have more to do with your DNA than anything else. It turns out that a gene involved in the regulation of serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships.

Oct 08, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

'Pristine' Subalpine Lake in Italy Contaminated by Hazardous Plastics

Subapline lakes look beautiful and pristine at first glance. It turns out, though, that these lakes aren't as pristine as we might think. Scientists have discovered that these bodies of water may be contaminated by potentially hazardous plastics.

Oct 08, 2013 07:52 AM EDT

Sleep and Hunger: Fruit Flies Reveal the Complicated Relationship Between Food and Drowsiness

When we're hungry, we have a harder time falling asleep. When we're full, though, we feel sleepy. Now, scientists have discovered a little bit more about the complicated relationship between sleep and food.

Oct 07, 2013 01:22 PM EDT

Scientists Uncover Machinery Regulating Traffic in Cells

Transportation in our cells is important to understand. Now, scientists have discovered the machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in our cells.

Oct 07, 2013 12:45 PM EDT

How Hawaii Formed: Internal Emplacement of Magma Wasn't the Cause

It turns out that the Hawaiian Islands may not have formed in the way that we thought they did. Scientists have discovered that the eruptions of lava on the surface, extrusion, were what made the islands. Previously, researchers believed it was the internal emplacement of magma.

Oct 07, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Ancient Fish Fossil Reveals How Elongate Animals Like Eels and Snakes May Have Evolved

Snake and eels have long bodies, their flexible vertebrae allowing them to move through their environment. Now, scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for this body elongation in the evolution of early fishes by unearthing a fossil.

Oct 07, 2013 11:41 AM EDT

How the Detergent of Our Atmosphere Regenerates: Air Cleans Itself

Hydroxyl (OH) radicals are known as the detergent of the atmosphere. Now, scientists have discovered exactly how these radicals are regenerated, which may allow them to better understand how our atmosphere functions.

Oct 07, 2013 10:23 AM EDT

Draconid Meteor Shower Streaks Across the Night Sky This Monday Evening!

Want to see a meteor shower? Tonight might be your night to catch a glimpse. Barring clouds or bad weather, you should be able to see the Draconids this evening just after sunset across the United States.

Oct 07, 2013 09:46 AM EDT

Human Evolution: Did Dexterous Hand or Flexible Foot Evolve First?

As humans evolved their hands and feet changed. Hands became more dexterous as feet developed to accommodate bipedal locomotion. But which evolved first: hands or feet? Scientists may now have discovered the answer to that question.