Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Feb 01, 2014 03:28 PM EST

EPA Says 'Pebble Mine' Will Threaten Alaska Sockeye Salmon Population

Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed is known as one of the few sights for immaculate aquatic habitats and plentiful salmon populations. Now the safety of the watershed is being threatened by a proposal that seeks to develop an open pit gold and copper mine in the nearby waters.

Feb 01, 2014 02:12 PM EST

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Experiencing Terrain Difficulties on Red Planet

Last month marked the tenth anniversary of NASA’s Opportunity over on Mars. While Opportunity has been operating efficiently and making discoveries for over ten years, the Curiosity rover is experiencing significant wheel damage in its second year.

Feb 01, 2014 02:03 PM EST

Is Climate Change Affecting Mental Health?

When you think of climate change, the first things that come to mind are polar icecaps, natural disasters, humid summers and frigid winters. But studies have shown that the effects of climate change are not solely limited to physical damage.

Feb 01, 2014 01:29 PM EST

International Fund for Animal Welfare Transports Elephants in Africa

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) tasked themselves with the mission of transporting a rare subspecies of elephants across the Ivory Coast to improve their safety, as well as the safety of local villagers.

Feb 01, 2014 01:07 PM EST

Super Bowl 2014: Do Weather Conditions Affect Football Stadium Designs in America?

In acknowledgement of tomorrow's Super Bowl XLVIII, questions and concerns have been raised regarding "cold weather" stadiums as a venue for the big game. Oddly enough, based on information collected about the 31 National Football League stadiums in the United States, the location of the venue doesn...

Jan 31, 2014 10:25 PM EST

American Prairie Reserve's 5 Animals That Outsmart Winter

You may be jealous of these five animals that outsmart winter on the northern plains. The American Prairie Reserve (APR), an independent non-profit organization that’s located in northeastern Montana, provided us with this interesting group of animals.

Jan 31, 2014 10:24 PM EST

Today Marks NASA's Day of Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery

President Obama and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday to honor the men and women who were lost in space tragedies. The NASA memorial day acknowledged and celebrated the lives of victims lost in the three spaceflight disaster...

Jan 31, 2014 04:20 PM EST

“Kawah Ijen” Volcano in Indonesia Erupts with Electric-Blue Flames

Kawah Ijen is located on the island of Java in Indonesia. When it “erupts” it doesn’t send lava running down its slopes. Instead, it emits an electric-blue fire that’s captivating at nighttime.

Jan 31, 2014 04:15 PM EST

NASA Detects Tropical Storm Over Central Philippines

NASA's Aqua satellite has detected infrared data on Tropical Storm Kajiki as it engulfed the central Philippines. The storm is the result of the second tropical depression during the Northwestern Pacific Ocean season.

Jan 31, 2014 01:48 PM EST

Scientists Discover No Benefit in Replacing Fructose with Glucose

Fructose is the sugar widely blamed for obesity. In fact, it's been suggested that glucose should replace fructose in commercially prepared foods. Now, though, scientists have found there is no benefit in doing so.

Jan 31, 2014 12:30 PM EST

Fruit Flies Shed Light on Microgravity Impact on Astronauts During Prolonged Space Travel

Fruit flies may reveal how the immune system is damaged during prolonged space travel.

Jan 31, 2014 11:23 AM EST

Climate Change in Argentina Kills Chicks: Baby Penguin Deaths Soar

Punta Tombo, a patch of seashore along the coast of Argentina, is home to hundreds of thousands of penguins and contains the world's largest population of Magellanic penguins. Unfortunately, they may not be able to call it their home for much longer.