Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jul 24, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

Love Hurts: Bowmouth Guitarfish Killed During Sex

According to a report from the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky,the death of a female shark ray, an aquatic creature also known as a bowmouth guitarfish, was killed during the act of mating with her lover male bowmouth.

Jul 24, 2013 01:51 PM EDT

Get Your Beauty Sleep: Not Enough Rest and Relaxation Linked to Premature Skin Aging

A new study shows that lack of sleep not only greatly affects our daily ability to function, it can actually cause our skin to age more quickly.

Jul 24, 2013 01:11 PM EDT

Fruits and Veggies' 'Prescription' Helps Overweight Patients Shed Pounds

For overweight patients, fruit and vegetable supplements may be just the thing to help shed some pounds.

Jul 24, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

Easy Way to Conceive? Monitor Cervical Mucus Levels

Some women trying to conceive may be missing out on a simple, easy step to help them know which days will be their most fertile.

Jul 24, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

Skip the Sleeping Pills, Go For Natural Nutrients for a Better Night's Rest

Researchers have now pinpointed three natural nutrients in connection with a better night's rest.

Jul 23, 2013 11:31 PM EDT

Protein Could be Effective in Warding off Parasitic Disease

A new study shows that a benign crystal protein may help to effectively fight against hookworm populations.

Jul 23, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

Bystanders Intervene During Bar Fights Depending on Level of Aggression

A new study shows that bystanders break up about a third of fights that occur in bars and are most likely to intervene in conflicts between males.

Jul 23, 2013 03:20 PM EDT

Researchers Identify Disabling Protein that can Stop the Ebola Virus

Researchers have just recently been able to identify some significant factors regarding the deadly Ebola virus. In fact, a new study shows that a disabling protein in Ebola can actually stop the virus from replicating and infecting the host.

Jul 23, 2013 02:10 PM EDT

'Don't Worry, Be Happy': Optimists Have Lower Cortisol Levels

It comes as no surprise that people who see the glass half full tend to have a better time dealing with stress. However, up until a recent study, scientists were unable to determine exactly why.

Jul 23, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Rituals Before Eating May Enhance Perceived Taste of Food

A recent study shows that rituals performed before eating can enhance the perceived flavor of a meal or snack.

Jul 23, 2013 11:47 AM EDT

Sex Addiction: Form of Hypersexuality or just High Libido?

A recent study from the University of California, Los Angeles believes that there is no specific data showing that sex addiction is a mental disorder.

Jul 23, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Storm Safety When Lightning Strikes

Some of us might enjoy a thunderstorm every now and then, but did you know that lightning strikes are responsible for around 24,000 deaths worldwide each year? Take 240,000 and you've got the number of people who are injured by lighting but able to survive.