Staff Reporter : Science World Report

Dec 04, 2012 06:03 AM EST

Structure of Tree Canopies an Important Factor in Infrared Reflection

A new finding challenges the assertions that forests leaves rich in nitrogen may aid in reflecting infrared radiation. According to the new finding, it is not the leaves but the structure of tree canopies that is a more important factor in infrared reflection.

Dec 04, 2012 05:56 AM EST

Brain Damage Severe in Women Than Men With Sleep Apnea

According to the UCLA School of Nursing, women suffering from sleep apnea are prone to higher degree of brain damage than men with the disorder.

Dec 04, 2012 03:58 AM EST

Probiotics Help Fish Grow up Faster and Healthier

A new study suggests the use of probiotics that are often referred to as friendly bacteria can increase the success of raising rare ornamental fish to adulthood.

Dec 04, 2012 02:56 AM EST

Pygmy Mole Crickets Are Prodigious Jumpers

The size of a grain of rice, the 'pygmy mole cricket', which belongs to the family Tridactylidae, lives most of its life tunneling under the sand along the margins of water bodies. These insects are known to be exceptional jumpers.

Dec 04, 2012 02:36 AM EST

Robots Created Based on Deceptive Behavior of Squirrels and Birds

Taking clues from the deceptive behavioral patterns of squirrels and birds, a team of researchers has incorporated their strategy in developing robots that could be used by the military in the future.

Dec 03, 2012 06:51 AM EST

Pesticides in Tap Water Cause Food Allergy

Food allergies are a growing public health concern. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 4 percent to 6 percent of U.S. children under 18 have food allergies.

Dec 03, 2012 06:41 AM EST

NASA Debunks the Doomsday Theory

The dreaded Mayan apocalypse that predicts the crashing of Earth Dec. 21 has generated widespread and gratuitous fear worldwide. The alleged destruction around the corner is causing emotional breakdowns and dread amongst those who truly believe that the world will end on Dec. 21.

Dec 03, 2012 06:07 AM EST

Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rise Again in 2012

According to a report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 2011 the amount of heat trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere had reached a record of 391 parts per million. But a new statistic has been produced from the Global Carbon Project which states, emissions are set to rise a...

Dec 03, 2012 04:19 AM EST

Planets Orbiting White or Brown Dwarfs Are Poor Candidates for Life

A new finding by a U.S. astronomer suggests that there is a very slim possibility of life on the extra solar planets, the white dwarf and the brown dwarf.

Dec 03, 2012 02:49 AM EST

Extended Sleep Increases Daytime Alertness and Reduces Pain Sensitivity

According to a new American study, extended night sleep in mildly sleeping healthy adults increases their daytime alertness and also reduces pain sensitivity.

Dec 02, 2012 10:01 PM EST

Food Advertising Contributes to Obesity in Children

Obesity has been labelled as one of the most serious and growing public health issue. Nearly six percent of the global population is in United States but hosts a third of worlds obese. The statistics of the U.S obesity have been gradually inclining towards to the higher end. The CDC (Centers for D...

Dec 01, 2012 05:36 AM EST