Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

May 02, 2013 08:41 AM EDT

Printed Bionic Ear Enhances Human Hearing Beyond Normal Range

The Terminator may actually be able to exist--or at least part of him. Scientists have actually succeeded in printing a bionic ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capabilities.

May 02, 2013 08:05 AM EDT

Send Your Name and Message to Mars! NASA Invites Public to the Red Planet

You may not be able to journey to Mars yourself, but your message sure can. NASA is inviting members of the public to submit their names and a personal message online for a DVD that will be carried aboard a spacecraft that will study the upper atmosphere of the Red Planet.

May 01, 2013 03:01 PM EDT

'Zombie' Worms: Terrifying Creatures that Spit Acid and Munch Whale Bones

Zombies exist--as long as you consider these sea worms to actually be "zombies." The bone-munching creatures thrive on the dead carcasses of whales where they spit acid to burrow into the remains. Now, researchers are learning a little bit more about these so-called "zombie worms."

May 01, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Tiny Winged Fossil Reveals Origins of Speedy Swift and Hummingbird Flight

A tiny, winged fossil could shed light on the origins of swift and hummingbird flight. The bird fossil, which was discovered in Wyoming, offers clues to the precursors of the speedy wings that these species use.

May 01, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Robots Develop Sense of Touch: Major Implications for Robotic Limbs (Video)

Researchers have found a way to allow a robot to delicately reach through clutter in order to pick up an object. The new creation has major implications for robotics and the creation of touch-sensitive limbs.

May 01, 2013 11:19 AM EDT

Twitter Global Mood Ring Reveals Saddest Day on Record: Boston Marathon Bombings

It turns out that there's a global mood ring that measures the world's happiness and sadness. It doesn't use colors, though; instead, it uses Twitter. And what did it find? April 15, 2013, the date of the Boston Marathon bombings, was the saddest day on record in five years.

May 01, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

How Saturn Maintains its Bright, Youthful Appearance: It's Not Plastic Surgery

If Saturn were human, it would have had a lot of plastic surgery--or just have some really great genes. The planet has somehow maintained its youthful appearance, complete with a bright surface. Now, scientists have discovered how.

May 01, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

How Flower Petals Shape Up: Spring Blooms Reveal Science of Plants

Roses, violets, daisies and daffodils are all pretty to look at, but they also all have their own unique petal shapes. Now, researchers have discovered a hidden map located within the plant's growing buds that controls a blossom's form.

May 01, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

Shark Embryos Devour Each Other in the Womb: Sibling Rivalry at its Finest

Talk about sibling rivalry. Sand tiger shark embryos actually cannibalize their littermates while still in the womb. Now, new research reveals why sharks are such bad brothers.

May 01, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

NASA Pays $70 Million a Seat to Blast Astronauts to Space on Russian Spacecraft

Blasting off into space has just gotten a little bit pricier--and by "a little bit," we mean a lot. NASA has just signed a new deal that will keep American astronauts flying on Russian spacecraft through 2017, but at a cost of $70.7 million per seat.

May 01, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Who Wants to Buy a Pro-Environment Light Bulb? Not Conservatives or Moderates!

Who needs an energy efficient light bulb? Not conservatives, that's for sure! A new series of studies has revealed that conservatives are less likely to buy energy efficient light bulbs if they're packaged as environmentally friendly.

Apr 30, 2013 02:25 PM EDT