Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jul 30, 2013 07:45 AM EDT

Astronomers Detect Hot Jupiter Exoplanet with X-Ray Observations

For the first time since exoplanets were discovered almost 20 years ago, astronomers have used X-ray observations to detect a hot Jupiter planet as it passed in front of its star.

Jul 30, 2013 07:15 AM EDT

Yellowstone Wolves Aid Berry-Gobbling Grizzly Bears

You wouldn't think that wolves and bears would help each other in the wild. Yet that's exactly what's happening. It turns out that the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park is beginning to bring back a key part of a grizzly bear's diet: berries.

Jul 29, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

Borneo Orangutans Drop from the Trees: New Behavior in the Face of Deforestation

With their long arms, it's not surprising that orangutans spend some much time in trees. Now, scientists have made an unusual finding. It turns out that these apes are coming down from their trees to forage and travel, possibly adapting to a changing environment.

Jul 29, 2013 12:09 PM EDT

Climate Change Impacts Ice Field: Chile and Argentina Face Water Storage Issues

Climate change is having a major impact on our environment. Now, scientists have revealed that Chile and Argentina may face critical water storage issues due to rain-bearing westerly winds over South America's Patagonian Ice-Field moving southward.

Jul 29, 2013 11:19 AM EDT

Bird Brained: Cockatoos Know What Hidden Things Occur Behind Barriers

Birds are smarter than you might think, and scientists now have further proof. They've discovered that cockatoos have similar ability levels to four-year-old human children and apes when it comes to object permanence. The findings show exactly how intelligent these parrots really are.

Jul 29, 2013 10:36 AM EDT

Testing Einstein's Ultimate Speed Limit: Searching for Particles Faster than Light

There's nothing faster than the speed of light--or is there? Albert Einstein's assertion that this ultimate speed limit exists may be called into question. Researchers are checking whether some particles break this law, which would overturn a theory that has withstood countless tests over the past 1...

Jul 29, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

New Fastest-Possible Electrical Switch Could Herald Speedy Computing Devices

Want a fast switch? Use magnetite. Scientists have clocked the fastest-possible electrical switching in the naturally magnetic mineral. The findings could have huge implications for driving innovations in the tiny transistors that control the flow of electricity across silicon chips.

Jul 29, 2013 09:28 AM EDT

Permafrost Thawing Determined by Water in Soil: New Discovery for Climate Models

In the far northern reaches of our planet, permafrost keeps the Arctic tundra hard and frozen almost year-round. Now, scientists have found that thawing permafrost is releasing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and that water content in the soil is crucial when it comes to pr...

Jul 29, 2013 08:44 AM EDT

Russian Spacecraft Delivers Spacesuit Repair Kit to ISS After Terminated Spacewalk

The International Space Station and the astronauts there are getting a few more supplies, which will hopefully allow them to fix the leaky spacesuit that caused so many problems during a spacewalk last week.

Jul 29, 2013 07:35 AM EDT

Migraines Linked to Brain Artery Structure: Blood Flow Incomplete

Migraines can be debilitating for some people, adding stress and pain to their everyday lives. Now, scientists have discovered that the network of arteries supplying blood flow to the brain is more likely to be incomplete in people who suffer migraine.

Jul 27, 2013 10:59 AM EDT

Pesticides from Farms Contaminate Frogs in California Parks

Pesticides can spread through ecosystems, carried by water and rain. Now, scientists have found some more disturbing evidence when it comes to this chemical infiltration. They've discovered that remote frog species located miles away from farmland contain pesticides commonly used in California's Cen...

Jul 27, 2013 09:41 AM EDT

Women's Height Linked to Cancer Risk: How Tall Are You?

How tall are you? Your height could have bearing on your risk of cancer, according to a recent study. Scientists have found that the taller a postmenopausal woman is, the greater her risk is for developing cancer.