Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 06, 2013 08:42 AM EDT

Coral Reefs Disappear as Climate Change Warms Greenhouse World

Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea, containing a diverse range of species concentrated in one location. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at these reefs and have discovered that as the oceans change, these ecosystems may be in danger.

Aug 06, 2013 07:54 AM EDT

Thick Ice Sheet on Mars Reveals How Mysterious Craters Formed

It turns out that Mars may have some features that we weren't aware of. Scientists have announced that the Martian surface was once covered with a thick sheet of ice when more than 600 objects slammed into its surface.

Aug 05, 2013 02:17 PM EDT

The Mini Lisa: Scientists 'Paint' Iconic Work on World's Smallest Canvas

You've probably heard of the Mona Lisa, but have you ever heard of the Mini Lisa? Scientists have now created da Vinci's iconic painting on the world's smallest canvas. They've "painted" the portrait on a surface that's approximately 30 microns in width, or one-third the width of a human hair.

Aug 05, 2013 01:36 PM EDT

Soy Foods Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer in Rats

Want to reduce your risk of colon cancer? Eating soy foods might help. Scientists have discovered that lifelong exposure to genistein, a bioactive component in soy foods, protects against colon cancer by repressing a signal that leads to accelerated growth of cells, polyps and eventually malignant t...

Aug 05, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

Genetic Mutations Don't Always Determine Disease Development

It's not just about nature; it's also about interactions. A new study on genetic mutations has shown how these variances don't always determine whether or not a person develops a disease. The findings could allow researchers to better predict whether or not a pre-disposed individual will have a dise...

Aug 05, 2013 11:44 AM EDT

Climate Change Warms Oceans: Marine Species Drastically Shift

As the climate changes and oceans warm, different species are adapting to the new conditions. Now, researchers have discovered that the warmer temperatures are causing marine species to change their breeding times and shift their homes.

Aug 05, 2013 10:55 AM EDT

The Human GPS: How a Brain Navigates in Unfamiliar Environments

How do we navigate an unfamiliar environment? It turns out that our brains contain a type of GPS cell which allows us to keep track of our relative location. Now, scientists have identified that cell and have learned a little bit more about how we keep track of where we are.

Aug 05, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

Scientists Synthesize New Anticancer Compound from Plant

There may be a new anticancer compound that could be used in future drugs. Scientists have achieved the first efficient chemical synthesis of ingenol, a highly complex, plant-derived compound that has long been of interest for its anticancer potential.

Aug 05, 2013 09:26 AM EDT

Chronic Harvesting Threatens Tropical Tree in Africa

Harvesting trees may affect them more than we realized. Scientists have discovered that chronic harvesting of a tropical tree can alter the tree's reproduction and drastically curtail fruit and seed yields over its lifetime. The findings could have major implications for communities that rely on thi...

Aug 05, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

NASA Launches VERIS Rocket to Study Sun's Explosive Behavior

Want to learn more about the sun? NASA certainly does. The space agency is planning on launching a sounding rocket, called VERIS, on August 8 in order to learn a bit more about our closest star.

Aug 05, 2013 08:01 AM EDT

Climate Change Affects Disease Spread: The Need to Forecast

Scientists have discovered that the spread of infectious diseases is being affected by climate change, which could have enormous implications for mapping diseases in the future.

Aug 03, 2013 06:03 AM EDT

Naked Mole Rats Help Scientists Fight Cancer

Naked mole rats could give scientists a new way to fight cancer. How? This hairless rodent possesses the unique adaptation of being cancer resistant and now, researchers have found out why that is.