Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 19, 2013 11:07 AM EDT

Climate Change: Flood Losses in Major Cities Could be Over $50 Billion by 2050

It turns out that climate change is a lot more expensive than we may have given it credit for. As temperatures warm and sea levels rise, there's expected to be more than a nine-fold increase in the global risk of floods in large port cities. This, in turn, could cost more than $50 billion by 2050.

Aug 19, 2013 10:14 AM EDT

Distinct Neanderthal Cultures Revealed in Handaxe Designs

In the past, scientists believed that Neanderthals were primitive beings, unable to compete with our human forebears. Now, researchers have uncovered new relics that reveal that two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 and 35,000 years ...

Aug 19, 2013 09:32 AM EDT

Female Frogs Look for a Guy Who Can Multitask: 'Singing' Males are More Attractive

What do female frogs look for in a guy? Apparently they want someone who can multitask. It turns out that males that can "sing" in a way that reflects their ability to multitask effectively are far more attractive to the opposite sex.

Aug 19, 2013 08:46 AM EDT

World's Largest Owl is Key to Conserving Forests in Russia

A giant owl in Russia may be helping conservationists. How? The world's largest owl may be a key indicator for the health of some of the last primary forests of Russia's Far East.

Aug 18, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Chemicals in the Environment: How Pesticides Alter Ecosystems

Chemicals have become part of our everyday environment. Now, scientists have found out a way to exactly predict how pesticides can affect entire ecosystems.

Aug 18, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

Soda Linked to Behavior Problems in Young Children

You may want to think twice before giving your child a soda. Scientists have discovered that young children that consume soft drinks have problems with aggression, attention problem and withdrawal behavior.

Aug 18, 2013 09:56 AM EDT

Scientists Create Hybrid Quantum Teleportation Technique

Scientists may have found a new way to teleport qubits. By means of the quantum-mechanical entanglement of spatially separated light fields, they've managed to teleport photonic qubits with extreme reliability. This could pave the way to better quantum teleportation.

Aug 16, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

Attractive Male Turkeys Employ Dowdy Wingmen to Lure in Females

Having a good wingman could mean the difference between attracting a girl and going home alone. And apparently, turkeys have figured that out. These birds work in pairs to find the perfect mate, though in the end only one of them gets lucky.

Aug 16, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Spots Two Passing Moons, Phobos and Deimos (Video)

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity continues to trek across the Red Planet. Now, the rover has captured some stunning images of the two moons circling the planet. It's taken pictures of Phobos passing directly in front of Deimos, compiling them together to form a moving image.

Aug 16, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

Slow Earthquakes May Predict Massive, Devastating Quakes

There may be a new way to predict earthquakes. Scientists have discovered that monitoring slow earthquakes may provide a basis for reliable prediction in areas where slow quakes trigger normal earthquakes.

Aug 16, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Overlooked Adorable Carnivore: The Olinguito

It's cute, it's fuzzy and it's been suffering a case of mistaken identity for the past 100 years. Scientists have recently uncovered an overlooked museum specimens of a remarkable animal, revealing the first carnivore species to be discovered in the Western Hemisphere in 35 years: the olinguito.

Aug 16, 2013 11:34 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Genetic Adaptation for High Altitudes: Treatment for CMS

High altitudes can wear on a body, causing fatigue and chronic mountain sickness (CMS). Yet some people can adapt to these high altitudes more easily than others. Now, scientists may have found a way to help those that suffer from the condition. They've discovered the genetic basis of CMS, which may...