Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 26, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

Humpback Whales May Learn New Feeding Behaviors Through Social Interactions

Humpback whales are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. Now, researchers have discovered that whales may be capable of social learning.

Apr 26, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Monkey See, Monkey Do: Humans Aren't the Only Ones Picking up on Social Norms, Study Shows

The phrase, "when in Rome," usually holds true for humans. Now, researchers have discovered that monkeys also pick up on social norms, giving a whole new meaning to "monkey see, monkey do."

Apr 26, 2013 08:57 AM EDT

Archaeologists Unearth New Clues about the Origins of the Ancient Maya Civilization

Archaeologists have unearthed new clues about the early origins of the ancient Maya civilization.

Apr 26, 2013 08:14 AM EDT

Strange Binary Star System Reveals Einstein's Theory of Gravity Holds True

We may have some new answers when it comes to Einstein's gravity theory. A strange stellar pair, which includes a massive neutron star in orbit with a companion white dwarf star, has allowed researchers to put two competing theories of gravity to the test.

Apr 25, 2013 02:41 PM EDT

Russian Spacecraft Suffers a Glitch: ISS Spacewalk May be Necessary

Russia, we have a problem. An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft that launched toward the International Space Station yesterday encountered a serious issue. It failed to deploy an antenna used for navigation.

Apr 25, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

Reenergizing Renewable Solar and Wind Energy: New Battery Could Power Electrical Grid

There's a new way to reenergize the solar and wind energy industry. Researchers have created a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable renewable forms of energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.

Apr 25, 2013 12:57 PM EDT

Make a Fist: Clenching Your Hand Can Improve Memory of Events

New research reveals that clenching your fist can help you form a stronger memory of an event or action and allow you to recall the memory later.

Apr 25, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

Starbursts Curtail Future Galaxy Growth: Stellar Winds Cut Star Births (Video)

Galaxies can sometimes churn out stars at a frantic pace, creating a mass of activity known as a starburst. Now, researchers have examined 20 nearby galaxies and have found that these starbursts have a significantly greater effect on their host galaxy than once thought.

Apr 25, 2013 11:35 AM EDT

Red Supergiant Betelgeuse Reveals Mysterious Hot Spots in New Image

Astronomers have released a new image of the red supergiant named Betelgeuse, revealing its superheated hot spots.

Apr 25, 2013 10:27 AM EDT

Mysterious Dark Lightning Detected by Satellites: Burst of Radiation Linked to Storms

Researchers have detected an intense burst of radiation, known as "dark lightning" with the help of two satellites. The discovery could allow them to understand more about this mysterious phenomenon.

Apr 25, 2013 09:20 AM EDT

Evidence of British Countryside's 'Big Cat': Remains of 'Devon Beast' Rediscovered

The big cat that supposedly roams the Devon countryside in England has gained almost a mythical status. Now, researchers have discovered evidence that a creature really did wander the British countryside in the early 1900s.

Apr 25, 2013 08:23 AM EDT