Staff Reporter : Science World Report

Feb 06, 2013 06:12 AM EST

Earthworms to be Blamed for Global Warming

A new study conducted by a research team from the University of California, Davis, suggests that earthworms increase greenhouse gas emissions from the soil.

Feb 06, 2013 05:13 AM EST

Diabetes Drug Helps Obese Teens Shed Extra Kilos

A drug that was approved to cure adults suffering from type 2 diabetes may also help obese kids to shed off the extra pounds, according to a recent finding.

Feb 06, 2013 03:25 AM EST

Solomon Islands Hit by Small Tsunami Following 8.0 Magnitude Earthquake

The eastern Solomon Islands were hit by a small tsunami after an 8.0 magnitude earthquake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several south Pacific island nations.

Feb 06, 2013 03:03 AM EST

Green Tea and Red Wine Extracts Reduce Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new way to zap Alzheimer's is incredible. Researchers from the University of Leeds, U.K., have found that the natural compounds present in red wine and green team reduce the progression of the disease.

Feb 05, 2013 07:48 AM EST

High Dose of Calcium Linked to Increased Heart Disease Death in Men

A latest study finds a strong correlation between high intake of supplemental calcium and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death in men, but the same is absent in women.

Feb 05, 2013 07:35 AM EST

Sperm Count Affected by Level of Physical Activity

A recent study suggests that men who watch television for more than 20 hours weekly have a lesser sperm count when compared to those who exercise and remain active.

Feb 05, 2013 06:59 AM EST

China's Thick Smog Now Clouds Japan

As China begins to see some hope of the smog reducing, problems for Japan increase, with the toxic smog slowly finding its way to the island nation.

Feb 05, 2013 05:36 AM EST

NASA’s Super-TIGER Balloon Breaks Record of Heavy Lift Scientific Balloon

NASA's Super-TIGER balloon, a large science balloon, has set a record for the longest flight of its kind carrying an instrument that had the capacity to detect 50 million cosmic rays.

Feb 05, 2013 04:09 AM EST

Modern Humans and Neanderthals Never Co-Existed: Study

The latest findings cast doubts on the previously held theory that lasted for 20 years stating modern humans and Neanderthals co-existed and had supposedly interbred.

Feb 05, 2013 02:56 AM EST

Insects Groom their Antennae to Sharpen Senses

A latest study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina State University shows that insects spend an ample amount of time in cleaning their antennae in order to sustain sharp olfactory senses. This helps in hunting down their prey, sensing danger and locating a suitable mate.

Feb 04, 2013 05:36 AM EST

Geographic Location Increases Risk of Developing Allergy and Asthma

It is not the amount of pollen in the atmosphere that causes allergies and asthma; the geographical factors also play a crucial role in increasing the risk of developing allergy and asthma. That's why the people residing close to the equators often find themselves sneezing and wheezing.

Feb 04, 2013 05:06 AM EST

Scientists Track Mating Patterns of Endangered Sea Turtle

In order to focus on conservation efforts for the endangered sea turtles, a team of international researchers have tracked the mating habits of the species. Not much is known about the breeding habits of these species, as they reside underwater far out to sea.