Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Aug 01, 2013 02:38 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Evolution Punishes the Selfish and Mean

Are you selfish? Then you may not get along with evolution. Scientists have discovered new evidence that evolution didn't favor the selfish, which disproves a theory popularized in 2012 that seemed to indicate the opposite.

Aug 01, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

Magma Can Shoot Through 'Highway from Hell' to Power Volcanic Eruptions

Costa Rica's Irazú volcano is a bit of a hothead. New findings suggest that deep, hot magma can set off an eruption quickly, shooting through a "highway from hell." The findings provide researchers with an extra tool for detecting an oncoming volcanic disaster.

Aug 01, 2013 11:58 AM EDT

Stem Cells Harvested from Urine: New Possibility for Future Treatments

Scientists have made a surprising discovery. They've found stem cells in urine, which could pave the way for harvesting these cells for therapy in non-invasive way.

Aug 01, 2013 10:21 AM EDT

Subaru Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Andromeda Galaxy with New Instrument

The Subaru Telescope has captured a stunning new image of the Andromeda Galaxy using its new instrument. The image reveals the capabilities of the telescope's Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC), which could provide more information in the future about nearby galaxies and stars.

Aug 01, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

Astronomers Solve Mystery Behind 'Quenched' Galaxies

Galaxies are usually full of dust and gas, the raw materials that help them birth stars. Over time, though, these materials can be lost or used up, effectively snuffing out these galaxies and causing them to become "quenched." Now, astronomers have discovered why past quenched galaxies are smaller t...

Aug 01, 2013 08:57 AM EDT

Digestive Health Key to Cancer Survival: Help for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Scientists have found something that could help patients undergoing cancer treatment. They've a biological mechanism that preserves the gastrointestinal tracts in mice who were delivered lethal doses of chemotherapy.

Aug 01, 2013 08:11 AM EDT

Dawn of the Carnivores: Biological Boom on Ancient Earth Linked to Oxygen

Millions of years ago, life was beginning to get a foothold on our planet. There was a veritable biological explosion of species as oxygen levels increased. Now, scientists have linked this animal boom to the rise of the carnivores on ancient Earth.

Aug 01, 2013 07:27 AM EDT

NASA's Spitzer Discovers Blinking Star System Surrounded by 'Hula Hoop'

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has made an unusual discovery. It's found a young stellar system that "blinks" every 93 days. Composed of three young stars, the system is surrounded by a "hula hoop" disk of material left over from the star formation process.

Aug 01, 2013 06:58 AM EDT

Robots Terrify Zebrafish: How Alcohol Affects Fearful Fish

Robots are terrifying--at least, fish think so. In a new set of experiments, researchers have discovered that fish robots can elicit fear in zebrafish and that this reaction can be modulated by alcohol.

Jul 31, 2013 01:19 PM EDT

NASA Cassini Captures New Spectacular Image of Saturn's Two Moons

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has taken some spectacular images in the past. Now, it's captured Saturn's moons, Mimas and Pandora. The new image shows the cratered and pocked surfaces of these orbiting bodies, revealing a little bit more about these moons.

Jul 31, 2013 12:44 PM EDT

NASA Astronaut Remotely Controls Rover on Earth from Space

NASA has begun studying how astronauts in orbit could use remotely-operated vehicles, such as their new K10 Black planetary rover, to perform work on the surface of other planets.

Jul 31, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

Polar Antarctic Ecosystem at Risk: Impact of Global Warming's Sunlight

Deep beneath the polar ice, communities of fan worms and sponges thrive in Antarctic waters. Now, scientists have discovered that slight changes in the timing of the annual loss of sea ice could have dire consequences for these populations by allowing far more sunlight than usual to reach the sea fl...