Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Sep 05, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

Video Games Train Older Brains to Act Younger, Reversing Aging

It turns out that video games have some beneficial impacts we weren't aware of--especially when it comes to older populations of people. Scientists have used a video game to help reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain.

Sep 05, 2013 08:40 AM EDT

West Antarctic Ice Sheet Froze 20 Million Years Earlier Than Thought

Parts of the Antarctic ice sheet may be far older than we once thought. Scientists have discovered that the West Antarctic ice sheet probably existed 20 million years earlier than was once believed. The finding changes our understanding of the history of Earth's global ice sheets.

Sep 05, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

New Compound Reverses Down Syndrome in Mice: Implications for Future Research

Scientists have taken another step forward when it comes to treating Down syndrome. They've discovered a compound that dramatically bolsters learning and memory in mice that have had Down syndrome-like symptoms since birth. This "reversal" of the syndrome could help with future research.

Sep 05, 2013 07:27 AM EDT

Bats and Dolphins Share Hidden, Genetic Similarities: Independent Evolution

What do bats and dolphins have in common? More than you might think. The evolution of similar traits in different species is known as convergent evolution. Now, scientist have discovered this type of evolution is not only widespread on the physical level, but also the genetic level.

Sep 04, 2013 01:29 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Several New Bat Species in West Africa

It goes to show that we're not done discovering new species. Scientists have uncovered several new bats in West Africa, revealing that there are even species of mammals that have not yet been found in the wild.

Sep 04, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

Harsh Verbal Discipline May Harm Teen Behavior

While it seems like teens don't listen, verbal abuse could be impacting them in ways that you don't realize. Scientists have discovered that instead of minimizing a teen's problematic behavior, shouting might actually aggravate it.

Sep 04, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

Astronomers Discover Super-Earth has Water-Rich Atmosphere

The Subaru Telescope has made another amazing find. It's spotted the planetary transits of the super-Earth GJ 1214b and has found that this planet has an atmosphere rich in water. The findings could tell us a little bit more about this large class of planets.

Sep 04, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Bizarre Alignment of Planetary Nebulae Discovered by Hubble and NASA

NASA has employed the Hubble Space Telescope to capture the image of a particularly bizarre alignment of planetary nebulae. In fact, they've found that butterfly-shaped members of this cosmic family tend to create this strange alignment, which is a surprising result given their different histories a...

Sep 04, 2013 09:43 AM EDT

Death by Asexuality: Geneticists Uncover New Path in Evolutionary Mutations

Scientists have discovered a little bit more about the process of evolution. They've found that asexual lineages of species are doomed from fast-paced gene conversion processes that unmask pre-existing deleterious recessive mutations. The findings reveal a little bit more about how new species emerg...

Sep 04, 2013 08:59 AM EDT

Pacific Ocean Impacts Global Warming by Lowering Climate Temperatures

The Pacific Ocean may be having a huge impact on global warming. It turns out that equatorial cooling in the ocean is actually offsetting rises in temperatures.

Sep 04, 2013 08:16 AM EDT

Children's Genetics Affect How They're Parented: Nature and Nurture

Raising a child can be one of the hardest things you can do in your life. Now, scientists have discovered something new about raising a child. It turns out that children's genetics significantly affect how they are parented.

Sep 04, 2013 07:42 AM EDT

Monster Storm on Saturn Dredges Ice and Water from Atmosphere's Depths

About once every 30 years, or just once every Saturnian year, a monster storm rips across the ringed planet's surface. Now, scientists have used NASA's Cassini orbiter in order to better understand Saturn's storm and the composition of the planet's atmosphere.