Environment : Science World Report

Aug 04, 2015 11:19 AM EDT

Dogs And Cognitive-Evolution: Animal's Brain Helps Detect Facial Cues In Humans

Ever wonder how man's best friend can gauge your emotions?

Aug 03, 2015 04:50 PM EDT

New African Lizard Species Named After British Naturalist

English broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, who is widely considered a national treasure in Britain for his comprehensive work on animal and plant life, has just received a new honor. A newly discovered flat lizard species of South Africa, known as Platysaurus attenboroughi, has been ...

Jul 31, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Ban On Salamander Imports In U.S. To Prevent Deadly Fungus

Researchers are calling for a strict ban on the nation's population of salamanders in order to prevent deadly fungus from spreading, according to researchers at the University of California-Berkeley (UCB) and San Francisco State University (SFSU). The findings are published in the journal Science.

Jul 31, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

DNA Evidence Shows 'Golden Jackals' Are Really 'Golden Wolves'

New findings published in the journal Current Biology show that East Africa's "golden jackal's" are actually "golden wolves." This doglike species that was thought to populate parts of East Africa and Eurasia is not just one but two species, according to researchers.

Jul 30, 2015 11:40 PM EDT

Could Climbing A Tree Improve Your Memory?

New findings published in the journal Perceptual and Motor Skills reveal that climbing a tree could be particularly good for your memory.

Jul 29, 2015 06:45 PM EDT

Stress: Plants, Like Animals, Respond To Too Much Tension

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have made an amazing discovery. For the first time, they've seen signs from plants, though not equipped with a nervous system, that give off signals similar to animals when they encounter stress. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communication...

Jul 24, 2015 04:05 PM EDT

Head Rooster Shows Superiority With The First Cock-A-Doodle-Do

You can thank the rooster for waking up thousands throughout the years. These animals are famous for crowing right at the break of day. Yet which rooster starts of the sound?

Jul 24, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

New Coral Material Mimics Reefs by Removing Toxic Heavy Metals

A new material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy materials from the ocean. The new material could be huge when it comes to conservation efforts and cleaning up the environment.

Jul 22, 2015 04:26 PM EDT

Banned Chemical Linked To Reduced Fertility Of Harbour Porpoise

New findings published in PLOS ONE examine the ongoing danger to the harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), who are struggling to successfully reproduce as a result of chemical pollutants lurking in European waters.

Jul 22, 2015 01:40 PM EDT

A Fungus Is Responsible For This Peculiar Piece Of Nature

Chances are, you've probably never seen or heard of hair ice-a white, candy-like floss that adorns the rotten branches of certain trees in humid winters. Researchers were quite puzzled by the crystallized fine, silky ice that makes up this rather peculiar piece of nature. Yet now, a team of scientis...

Jul 21, 2015 11:10 PM EDT

Some Wild Banded Mongooses Have Selfish Personality Traits

New findings published in the journal Animal Behavior show that for wild banded mongooses in Uganda, they're either cooperative or quite selfish in life.

Jul 21, 2015 08:02 PM EDT

Tasmanian Devil: Scientists Working On Vaccine To Save Species

Researchers at the University of Southampton in England are working on the development of a vaccine to save the Tasmanian devil from a rare infectious cancer that is threatening to wipe out remaining populations, known as Devil Facial Tumor Disease.