Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Apr 19, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

Illegal Loggers Threaten Fate of Brazilian Tribe in Amazon Rainforest (Video)

Only numbering 450, the Awa people are in serious danger in Brazil. Their land is being whittled away by loggers, and an important deadline has passed to evict the illegal settlers.

Apr 19, 2013 08:03 AM EDT

Superstorm Sandy Powerful Enough to Rock West Coast: Waves Shake Earth

When Superstorm Sandy roared ashore on October 30 last year, it didn't just cause flooding. It also shook the ground as far away as the West Coast, triggering seismometers monitoring the vibrations in the Earth's crust.

Apr 18, 2013 04:07 PM EDT

Yellowstone Park's Massive Underground Volcano is Bigger Than We Thought

Yellowstone has the world's largest collection of geysers, and it has the underground plumbing to prove it. Scientists have announced that the volcanic activity beneath the National Park's surface may be far bigger and better connected than once thought.

Apr 18, 2013 02:38 PM EDT

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Decline: Massive Storms to Blame

Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay provide critical habitat and nursery grounds for fish and blue crabs. Now, these grassed have dropped by as much as 21 percent in 2011.

Apr 18, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Robotic Hands Learn to 'Feel': New Tactile Sensor Allows Dexterous Manipulation

Researchers have developed a tactile sensor that allow machines to "feel" the items that they hold.

Apr 18, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

Living Dinosaurs: Fossil Eggs Reveal Evolutionary Link Between Birds and Dinosaurs

Birds may have more in common with dinosaurs than we once thought. Paleontologists have discovered a small North American dinosaur that incubated its eggs in a similar way to brooding birds.

Apr 18, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

NASA's Chandra Captures Stunning X-ray Image of Supernova Remnant

NASA has used its Chandra X-ray Observatory to capture some amazing, new images of the supernova remnant, SN 1006.

Apr 18, 2013 10:48 AM EDT

Reversing Memory Loss in Animal Cells: Study Reveals Potential Help for Alzheimer's Disease

There may be a way to reverse memory loss--at least in snails. Neuroscientists have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease by helping cells compensate for memory loss.

Apr 18, 2013 09:55 AM EDT

FWC Encourages Fishermen to Hunt Invasive Lionfish in Florida Waters

Lionfish have invaded Florida's waters, and now the FWC is fighting back; they plan to make some rule changes that will make it easier for fishermen to hunt the invasive species.

Apr 18, 2013 08:46 AM EDT

Baby Sea Lion Strandings Slow after 1,300 Sick and Starving Pups Wash Ashore

The sea lion pup epidemic may finally be coming to an end after about 1,300 sick and starving pups have washed ashore.

Apr 18, 2013 08:06 AM EDT

Massive Star Factory Discovered in Early Universe: Galaxy Births Thousands

Astronomers have discovered a galaxy that works as a veritable star factory, pumping out thousands of stars per year in our early Universe.

Apr 17, 2013 03:27 PM EDT

African Coelacanth Genome Sequenced: Evolutionary Clues from a Living Fossil

The African coelacanth is a living fossil, a fish from the past with limb-like fins. Now, scientists have sequenced the fish's genome and found some surprising clues about evolution.