Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 24, 2014 04:55 PM EST

Environmentally-Friendly Fuel: Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

New research shows how the sun is capable of generating energy to power vehicles. According to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the chemical hydrogen actually contains the potential to power passenger cars as an environmentally friendly fuel.

Feb 24, 2014 01:53 PM EST

Computerized Safety Checklist Helps Reduce Hospital Infections

A recent study shows how a computerized safety checklist could help prevent infections in hospitals.

Feb 24, 2014 01:34 PM EST

'Ghostbuster' Actor Harold Ramis Dies at 69 from Rare Disease

The actor and writer was most notably known for his off-screen work writing "Ghostbusters" films, along with "Analyze This" and "Groundhog Day," allegedly died from a rare autoimmune disease that causes a severe swelling of the blood vessels. He died of early complications from the disease, known as...

Feb 24, 2014 12:32 PM EST

Could the Video-Game Tetris Curb Cravings for Food, Cigarettes and Alcohol?

Aw Tetris. The crazy tile-matching video game that came out in the 1980s. It certainly seems simple, but there may be more to this game-challenging classic than meets the eye. A recent study suggests that Tetris could actually help dieters reduce cravings.

Feb 24, 2014 12:07 PM EST

One-Week-Old Panther Kitten Rescued in Florida by Biologists (Video)

A nearly frozen, one-week-old panther kitten was rescued from a wildlife refuge in southwest Florida.

Feb 24, 2014 11:39 AM EST

Age-21 Drinking Laws: Study Confirms How they Save Lives

Though many officials actively push to lower the legal drinking age from 21, a recent study shows that these laws effectively help save lives.

Feb 24, 2014 11:17 AM EST

Social Understanding and the Brain: Complications with Autism and Schizophrenia

Researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen have found that brain cells in the mirror system of the organ can actually help people better understand actions seen in day-to-day life.

Feb 24, 2014 10:49 AM EST

Yellow Dyes may Contain Toxic Chemicals

Researchers from Rutgers University have discovered that many dyes found in common household items could contain potentially hazardous chemicals that may pose a threat to our health.

Feb 24, 2014 10:19 AM EST

Save the Queen: Ants use Bodies as Flotation Devices to Save the Mother

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Feb 24, 2014 10:00 AM EST

Lemur Species may be Approaching Extinction

An international team of researchers have joined forces to help protect Madagascar's native lemur population.

Feb 23, 2014 10:43 PM EST

Climate Change will not Reduce Winter Deaths

A recent study suggests that climate change is unlikely to reduce the U.K.'s excess winter death rate.

Feb 23, 2014 10:26 PM EST

New Region of Hippocampus Essential to Social Memory

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have found that a small region of the hippocampus is primarily responsible for social memory. Also known as the CA2, they discovered that it proved to be useful in understanding disorders characterized by social behavior, including bipolar d...