Staff Reporter : Science World Report

Feb 04, 2013 03:17 AM EST

Is it King Richard III? DNA Tests to Reveal the Mystery Monday

The skeleton of an adult male excavated last September by a team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester is thought to belong to England's lost King Richard who ruled the country from 1483-1485.

Feb 02, 2013 09:28 PM EST

2 Southern California Sushi Chefs Indicted For Allegedly Selling Endangered Whale Meat

A former Santa Monica sushi restaurant 'Hump' which closed its door on 20th March 2010 after twelve years of business and two sushi chefs employees who were employees of Hump, were indicted by a federal grand jury for selling endangered Sei whale meat. This announcement was made by the U.S Attorney...

Feb 02, 2013 09:28 PM EST

Researchers Take a Look Into Shark Bite

A groundbreaking research is conducted by a team of international scientists who are working on providing better medical treatment methods for victims of shark bites

Feb 02, 2013 09:27 PM EST

Having a Difficulty in Controlling Your Impulse? Take a Modafinil

In a latest finding the researchers at the University of Amsterdam offer some help to those who have poor impulse control. The drug modafinil (Provigil)may help some people to reduce drinking by improving their impulse control.

Feb 02, 2013 09:27 PM EST

UK's Moth Numbers Declined in 40 Years

UK's larger moths had crashed during the past 40 years and over the last decade three species have gone extinct. In the last 10 years the Orange Upperwing, Brighton Wainscot, and Bordered Gothic became extinct.

Feb 02, 2013 12:03 PM EST

Study Links Excess of Sugar to Diabetes

Another study shows a strong correlation between sugar and cancer. If you want to cut yourself from these diseases then you have to limit your daily sugar consumption. This comes as a warning for the diabetic population who are at a higher risk of suffering from pancreatic or colon cancer.

Feb 01, 2013 07:55 AM EST

24 New Species of Flower Fly Detected

A team of Spanish researchers have described 24 new insect species. This discovery was made after conducting a 10-year study in forests of the American continent.

Feb 01, 2013 07:32 AM EST

Rare Penguin Spotted at Bowen Island

A rare piebald chick was recently spotted at the penguin breeding colony on Bowne Island, at Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast.

Feb 01, 2013 07:02 AM EST

Cassini Watches Storm that Fizzled when it Ran into its Own Tail

Scientists from Cassini mission watched a massive storm that engulfed Saturn and fizzled when it ran into its own tail. This is the first time scientists have observed a massive storm consume itself in this way anywhere in the solar system.

Feb 01, 2013 05:40 AM EST

Antarctica Ozone Layer Thinning Alters Ocean Circulation: Study

A breakthrough discovery made by a Johns Hopkins earth scientist shows that the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has triggered major alterations in the southern oceans, reports the official website. These changes can alter the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and thereby have a severe impact on clim...

Feb 01, 2013 02:45 AM EST

'Twitching' Material Developed to Keep Bacteria from Attaching to Ship Hulls

Engineers at the Duke University have developed a new material that can be coated like paint on the hull of a ship and sheds the unwanted accumulation of bacteria and other marine growth by shaking them off.

Feb 01, 2013 02:20 AM EST

Underwater Robots Used to Detect Underwater Hidden Faults

By using a recent technology available for underwater imaging, MBARI geologist Charlie Paul along with his colleagues at the U.S. Geological Survey have successfully detected underwater faults that are hidden beneath the ocean waves and sand, and are difficult to observe and study.