Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 08, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Honeybee Deaths Worsen: Colonies Disappear and Risk Food Supplies

Honeybee colonies are in more trouble than ever, and are putting the nation's food supply at risk. One-third of colonies in the United States died or disappeared last winter, which leaves farmers in a precarious position.

May 08, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

First Biological Evidence of a Supernova: Remains of Exploding Star Discovered in Bacteria

Researchers have discovered that fossil remains hold clues to exploding stars in the form of the remains of iron-loving bacteria. The findings are the first to show that there can be biological evidence of a supernova.

May 08, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

FWC Scientists Discover New Species of Bass in Florida Waters

Anglers are about to get a new fish to go after, according to FWC scientists. In addition to the largemouth and peacock bass, Florida now plays home to a new species: the Choctaw bass.

May 08, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

Bats Evaded by Insect with Super Hearing Capabilities

Superman isn't the only one with super hearing. A small insect also has extraordinary capabilities when it comes to listening to high sound frequencies. The greater wax moth is capable of sensing the highest frequencies in the animal kingdom in order to avoid its predator, the bat.

May 08, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Spectacular 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse This Week! Watch the Sun Here

You may be in for a spectacular solar display this week. The moon will block out the sun on Thursday and Friday during a solar eclipse, transforming our nearest star into a "ring of fire" in the daytime sky.

May 08, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

How Much a Tree is Worth: Urban Forests Valued at Billions in Carbon Storage

How much is a tree worth? Apparently its value skyrockets when it's located in a city. According to the U.S. Forest Service, urban trees hold an estimated value of $50 billion as they provide valuable, environmental services such as storing carbon.

May 08, 2013 08:58 AM EDT

Mysterious 'Sea Monster' Carcass Washes Ashore on New Zealand Beach (Video)

Move over, Jaws. There's a new monster from the deep. A mysterious "sea monster" carcass washed ashore in New Zealand last week, puzzling the public and fueling speculation about the existence of dinosaurs and monsters.

May 08, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

Climate Change Already Threatens Caribbean Nations with Rising Sea Levels

Rising sea levels are a huge threat for island nations, such as Grenada. Now, it turns out that the ocean is already claiming Caribbean land as it sinks into the water.

May 07, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

Nose Leaking Brain Fluid: Arizona Man Believed it was Year-Round Allergies

This is sure to make you think twice about your seasonal allergies. A man who thought that his runny nose was a symptom of year-round allergies was actually leaking brain fluid.

May 07, 2013 01:49 PM EDT

Paleontologists Uncover Oldest Species of Bone-Headed Dinosaur in North America

Paleontologists have uncovered a new species of bone-headed dinosaur. Now, they've found out that this plant-eating dinosaur represents the oldest of its kind in North America--and possibly the world.

May 07, 2013 12:21 PM EDT

Scorching Hot Jupiter Exoplanets Captured by NASA's Spitzer

Our galaxy teams with different planets, including the 800 exoplanets that circle stars other than our own sun. Now, NASA researchers have gotten a closer look at a particular scorching "species" of these exoplanets known as hot Jupiters, or "roasters" with the Spitzer Space Telescope.

May 07, 2013 11:25 AM EDT

Human DNA Extracted from Fluids in Minutes with New Technology

Your DNA could be ready to be sequenced in minutes, thanks to some new technology. Researches have created a device that can extract human DNA from fluid samples in a simpler and more efficient way than current methods.