SWR Staff Writer : Science World Report

May 24, 2013 12:25 AM EDT

White Tiger Unique Coat: A Result of One Genetic Mutation

Since their discovery in the Indian jungle centuries ago, white tigers, a variant of Bengal tigers have left scientists wondering how they get their unique coat.

May 19, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

Russian Capsule Carrying Mice, Newts Returns to Earth, Many Perished [VIDEO]

A Russian capsule filled with 45 mice and 15 newts has returned to Earth from a month-long mission in orbit with data scientists hope will pave the way for a manned flight to Mars.

May 01, 2013 12:16 AM EDT

Blackberry CEO: "In Five Years There'll Be No Reason to Own a Tablet"

Blackberry CEO, Thorsten Heins, said Sunday that tablets life span will expire in 5 years time.

Apr 29, 2013 09:41 PM EDT

UK Mother Forces Teenage Girl to Get Pregnant Using Donor Sperm

A 14-year-old girl was forced to become pregnant by her adoptive mother in Britain as she she desired to have more children but couldn't have them herself or adopt, so instead forced her daughter to inseminate herself with donor sperm, according to reports.

Apr 28, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

First Phosphorescent Sheep Born in Uruguai

The first genetically modified phosphorescent sheep have been born in Uruguai, scientists announced Friday (26).

Apr 25, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Democratic Nations Asking Google to Censor Content Hits All Time High

Governments asking search engine giant Google to censor content online has increased over the last six months with 6,109 more requests, with democratic countries like the United States and Brazil leading the way.

Apr 22, 2013 10:06 PM EDT

White House Science Fair: A Glimpse into the Future of America's Innovation Hub [VIDEO]

The third annual White House Science Fair kick-started today.

Apr 22, 2013 08:17 PM EDT

Google Doodle Honors Earth Day 2013, Watch Interactive Doodle

In honor of Earth Day 2013, Google rolled out a new doodle which pictures scenic shots of a mountain and a lake that's home to a school of fish.

Apr 20, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Private Rocket Antares Ready for Takeoff After Wind Caused Delay

Orbital Science Corporation's Antares Rocket is ready for takeoff after the strong Vancouver wind force it to wait delay its launch time by about an hour.

Apr 20, 2013 02:59 PM EDT

Russian Veteran Cosmonaut Becomes World's Oldest Spacewalker

Russian veteran cosmonauts Pavel Vinogradov and Roman Romanenko ventured outside of the International Space Station Friday, installing a space weather monitor and replacing a navigation aid before wrapping up a six-hour 38-minute excursion.

Apr 18, 2013 08:18 PM EDT

Awesome Video: What Happens When you Wring Out a Sopping Wet Washcloth in Space?

We almost take gravity for granted in our everyday life, but if you're an astronaut, you will definitely miss it. This week, commander Chris Hadfield, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, demonstrated what happens when you get a washcloth soaking in space and then wring it out.

Apr 15, 2013 11:55 PM EDT

NASA's 'Planetary Defenders' Meeting This Week

Congress held its third hearing earlier this week on the potential threat asteroids pose to Earth. The hearings come in the wake of the asteroid explosion over Chelyabinsk, Russia, last February, which injured about 1,500 people and left the region scrambling to repair damaged buildings.