Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 09, 2013 08:01 AM EDT

Ozone Hole May Warm Planet Earth Due to Shifting Winds and Clouds

While some scientists have attributed a slight cooling effect to the hole in the ozone in the past, others believed that there was more of a warming effect. Now, a new study reveals that the ozone hole may actually have a slight warming influence on our Earth.

Aug 08, 2013 01:06 PM EDT

World's Largest Bacteria Invaded by Parasitic Ocean Dwellers

One of the world's largest bacteria is also one of the most susceptible to parasites. Now, scientists are learning a little bit more about the relationships that these massive, deep sea bacteria share with microorganisms, which may reveal a little bit more about ocean productivity.

Aug 08, 2013 12:10 PM EDT

'Iron Man' Jet Packs in Hawaii May Threaten Coral Reef Ecosystems (Video)

Tourists and thrill-seekers in Hawaii are being propelled into the air by "Iron Man"-like jetpacks. Now, though, scientists and state officials are questioning the safety of these new devices and are wondering how they may affect the fish and coral in the area.

Aug 08, 2013 10:53 AM EDT

Key to Organic Solar Cells is Electron Spin: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy

Scientists may have found a way to revolutionize renewable energy. They've created organic solar cells, a new class of solar cell that mimics the natural process of plant photosynthesis. And now, researchers have found a way to improve the efficiency of these cells.

Aug 08, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

Inca Children Were Drugged with Coca and Alcohol before Ritual Sacrifice

About 500 years ago, three Inca children were sacrificed on the top of a mountain on the border between Chile and Argentina. Now, scientists have found a little bit more about this child sacrifice. They've discovered that the children were drugged with coca and alcohol before their demise.

Aug 08, 2013 09:13 AM EDT

NASA Scientists Plan Exploration of Jupiter's Moon Europa and Hunt for Life

There may not be life on other planets in our Solar System, but there could be life on a certain moon. NASA scientists are taking a closer look at Jupiter's moon, Europa, in an attempt to decide what sort of features they should study during future missions.

Aug 08, 2013 08:09 AM EDT

Scientists Reveal Immune Function Can be Restored in Spinal Injured Mice

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating for patients. Now, scientists have discovered that it's possible to restore immune function in spinal injured mice, which could pave the way for future research.

Aug 08, 2013 07:56 AM EDT

Too Hot or Too Cold: Scientists Discover Insect Sensor that Detects Temperature

Scientists have discovered that a previously unknown molecular temperature sensor in fruit flies belongs to a protein family responsible for sensing tastes and smells. The findings could allow researchers to understand why blood-seeking pests, such as mosquitoes, seek out warm-blooded prey.

Aug 08, 2013 07:22 AM EDT

Scientists Uncover First Hundred Thousand Years of Our Universe

In order to solve a mystery, you need to revisit the scene of the crime. In the case of the Big Bang, though, that's a little difficult. Now, scientists have managed to get their furthest look back through time yet, catching a glimpse of the universe a mere 100 to 300,000 years after its birth.

Aug 07, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

NOAA Reveals Climate Change Impacts Nation's Estuaries

Estuaries are some of the most important ecosystems in the U.S. Now, researchers have revealed that the nation's estuaries are experiencing the negative effects of human and climate-related stressors.

Aug 07, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Gold Nanoprobes May be Key to Treating Fatal Diseases with Stem Cells (Video)

You wouldn't think that gold would be able to treat fatal diseases but in a sense, it now can. Scientists have developed a technique using gold nanoprobes to identify different types of cells, which allow them to use the right ones in stem cell therapies.

Aug 07, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

ESO Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Odd Gas Clouds in Nearby Galaxy

ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has captured a new, stunning picture of a star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The image reveals unprecedented details of two odd gas clouds.