Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Sep 02, 2013 08:08 AM EDT

Sea Level Rise Impacts Hawaii: Historical Shoreline Retreat

Sea level rise is becoming a huge issue for island nations as water levels continue to encroach on beaches. Now, Hawaii is feeling its effects. It turns out that sea level rise is a major cause for coastal erosion, yet there are differing rates of relative sea level rise on the islands of Oahu and M...

Sep 02, 2013 07:00 AM EDT

What Causes Jet Lag: Internal Clock Slow to Change Time

Jet lag is never a fun experience. You feel exhausted and sluggish as your body attempts to adjust to its surroundings. Now, scientists have discovered exactly why that is.

Aug 31, 2013 08:57 AM EDT

Massive Canyon Discovered Hidden Beneath Greenland Ice Sheet

Greenland may have a few features that we weren't aware of. It turns out that a massive canyon, at some points on the same scale as the Grand Canyon, lurks beneath the Greenland ice sheet.

Aug 31, 2013 08:57 AM EDT

Poverty Reduces Brainpower: Concerns of the Poor Require More Mental Energy

Poverty may be having more of an impact on our brainpower than we thought. Scientists have discovered that the related concerns associated with poverty require so much mental energy that the poor have less remaining brainpower to devote to other areas of life.

Aug 31, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

Europe's Seven-Foot 'Terror Bird' Was Probably a Herbivore

About 55 to 40 million years ago, a massive "terror bird" roamed Europe. Now, though, scientists have made a surprising discovery; it turns out that this bird wasn't a predator and, instead, was most likely a herbivore.

Aug 30, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

The Origin of Cosmic Rays in the Universe: One Step Closer

The origin of cosmic rays in the universe has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, though, they may be one step closer to having their answer. Using data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole, researchers have discovered new information that may lead to the discovery of where cosmi...

Aug 30, 2013 01:07 PM EDT

Scientists Create Transparent, Stretchy Speaker that Plays Music (Video)

Scientists have created some strange materials in the past, but this may be the strangest yet. They've developed a transparent speaker that's as clear as a window and as stretchy as rubber. While it plays music, though, it's not electronic. This new speaker is made out of saltwater gel and rubber.

Aug 30, 2013 10:23 AM EDT

Endangered Old Whooping Cranes Keep Young Ones on Track in Migration

Bird migration is one of the most fascinating behaviors in the natural world. Now, scientists have discovered that whooping cranes may actually learn their routes from older birds rather than possessing some type of innate sense.

Aug 30, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Drives Solo: Autonomous Navigation on Red Planet

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has gone solo. Scientists have announced that the rover has used its autonomous navigation for the first time, trekking across the Red Planet as it decides for itself how to drive safely.

Aug 30, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

Trojan Asteroid Discovered in Orbit of Uranus, Captured by Giant Planets

Astronomers have made a surprising discovery. They've found the first Trojan asteroid sharing the orbit of Uranus and believe that it could be part of a larger-than-expected population of similar objects. The findings could shed light on the distant planet.

Aug 30, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

'Safe' Levels of Pollution in Food Could be Impacting Your Health

Pollution may be having more of an impact on your daily life than you might think. Scientists have discovered that even though you may be eating better and exercising regularly, pollution in what you're eating could be affecting your health.

Aug 30, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Compound to Prevent Noise-Related Hearing Loss

We are constantly flooded by sounds in our modern world. Now, scientists have discovered exactly what parts of our ears are damaged and how--and may have found a compound that could prevent this noise-related damage.