Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Mar 22, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

Fossil DNA Reveals New Insights into First Human Migration Out of Africa

DNA studies reveal that humans may have migrated out of Africa far sooner than once thought.

Mar 22, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Critical Habitat Protection for Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle

The endangered loggerhead sea turtle may be receiving some more protection from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Mar 22, 2013 01:50 PM EDT

Primitive Molecule May Hold Key to Evolution of DNA and Early Life on Earth

DNA may have evolved from a more primitive molecule that could hold the secrets as to how life evolved on Earth.

Mar 22, 2013 12:46 PM EDT

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft will Depart International Space Station: Homeward Bound

SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule will fly back to Earth on Monday after resupplying the International Space Station.

Mar 22, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Punxsutawney Phil Faces Death Penalty: Ohio Prosecutor Files Indictment Against Groundhog

An Ohio prosecutor is filing an indictment against Punxsutawney Phil, stating that he knowingly misled the public by predicting spring would come early.

Mar 22, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

Caribbean Bird Fossils Reveal Human-Caused Mass Extinction Event

Fossils of Caribbean birds from Haiti have revealed that a mass extinction event caused by humans may not have occurred as suddenly as once thought.

Mar 22, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

Massive Monsoons Sweep Across Northern Hemisphere: Increased Rainfall Not Caused by Global Warming

There's been an unexpected increase in the monsoon rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere and for once, global warming isn't to blame.

Mar 22, 2013 09:22 AM EDT

Traffic Pollution Causes Asthma in Children: Secondhand Smoke Isn't the Only Risk

Traffic pollution may cause asthma in children as much as secondhand smoke, according to a new study.

Mar 22, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

Six-Legged Sprinting Robot 'Lizard' May One Day Roam Mars (Video)

Inspired by lizards, researchers have created a robot that can sprint across different types of terrain and may one day be the future of rovers on Mars.

Mar 21, 2013 03:15 PM EDT

Massive, Ancient Supervolcanoes May Have Killed Half of Earth's Species

Massive, ancient supervolcanoes may have exploded across the Earth, releasing gases and causing the climate change that led to the End-Triassic Extinction.

Mar 21, 2013 02:21 PM EDT

Zombie Apocalypse Hits Lander University: Health Officials Respond to Emergency Drill

Are you for the zombie apocalypse? Lander University conducted a drill today to test their preparedness, involving health authorities and local police.

Mar 21, 2013 01:36 PM EDT