Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jul 09, 2013 07:45 AM EDT

Artificial, Gold Skin Sensors 'Feel' Touch, Temperature and Humidity

Artificial skin would be a huge boon for patients with prosthetic limbs or those who have damaged their skin in incidents such as fires. Now, scientists have used tiny gold particles and a kind of resin to create a new kind of flexible sensor that could one day be integrated into electronic skin, or...

Jul 08, 2013 03:01 PM EDT

SpaceX Grasshopper Rocket Launches 1000 Feet into the Air and Lands (Video)

SpaceX hopes to launch visitors into space, sending them into orbit on brief trips or extended stays. That's why it's continuing to test its reusable Grasshopper rocket, finding out exactly how it can be used to safely convey visitors into orbit.

Jul 08, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

'Green' Deserts Created with Increased Carbon Dioxide: Climate Change

Scientists have discovered that increased levels of CO2 have helped boost green foliage across the Earth's arid regions over the past 30 years due to a process called CO2 fertilization.

Jul 08, 2013 01:12 PM EDT

Buried Antarctic Lake Vostok Teems with Life Despite Harsh Conditions

Buried beneath a glacier in Antarctica lies the frigid Lake Vostok, a body of water that's so dark, deep and cold that scientists believed it could be a possible model for other planets. Now, though, researchers have discovered a surprising amount of life thrives within the lake.

Jul 08, 2013 12:21 PM EDT

Sun Sheds Light on Puzzling Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry Mystery

There's a puzzling strong asymmetry between matter and antimatter that scientists have found difficult to explain. Now, the sun may shed some light on the matter. Researchers have discovered antimatter in solar flares via microwave and magnetic-field data, which could allow them to better understand...

Jul 08, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

British Scientists Join Hunt for Alien Life and Intelligence

British scientists are making a concerted effort to search for alien life by listening for distant signals on radio telescopes. In theory, these telescopes will be able to pick up any broadcasts from other planets.

Jul 08, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

Scientists Discover How Bacteria Communicate to Resist Antibiotic Treatment

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are becoming a huge issue across the globe. Now, scientists have discovered that bacteria utilize a novel means of communication to resist antibiotic treatment.

Jul 08, 2013 09:22 AM EDT

MIT Researchers Create Optical Transistor, Shedding Light on Quantum Computing

Optical computing holds enormous potential. Now, scientists may be one step closer to making it a reality. They've described the experimental realization of an optical analog of a transistor, a fundamental component of a computing circuit. The findings could have practical applications for quantum ...

Jul 08, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Chesapeake Bay's Mixed Report Reveals New Hurdles for Restoration

Pollution is a major issue for Cheasapeake Bay. Yet a program developed in 1987, called the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, set in motion a new initiative to help restore the water and ecosystem. Now, a new report reveals exactly how well efforts are proceeding to reduce the pollution flowing into the bay...

Jul 08, 2013 07:39 AM EDT

Brain 'Buzz': Scientists Discover How Ideas and Information Spread

How ideas spread and become popular among vast groups of people has long remained a mystery to scientists. Known as "buzz," this phenomenon in the brain increases the likelihood that a message will be passed along to others. Now, researchers have taken a significant step toward identifying for the f...

Jul 06, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

Guillemot Eggs Possess Self-Cleaning Nano-Structure Guardians

Scientists have discovered exactly how guillemot eggs survive such harsh conditions. It turns out that unique nano-structures in the eggs act as self-cleaning guardians, preventing the eggs from falling and keeping them from salt and guano exposure.

Jul 06, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

Huge Algal Bloom Engulfs Coast of China, Burying Beaches

A huge algal bloom twice the area of Los Angeles County has engulfed the coast of China and has buried beaches knee-high in the bright green material.