nature : Science World Report

Feb 05, 2015 12:05 PM EST

Heavy Rainfall Is Becoming More Frequent In Easternmost Island Of Hawaii

Researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have found that heavy rainfall events have become significantly more frequent over the last 50 years in eastern parts of the state.

Feb 03, 2015 10:18 PM EST

The Largest Rodent That Ever Lived Used Its Front Teeth Like Elephant Tusks

Scientists at the University of York and The Hull York Medical School (HYMS) have discovered the largest rodent that ever lived--a creature that may have used its front teeth just like an elephant used its tusks.

Jan 28, 2015 11:51 PM EST

Flame Retardants May Increase The Risk Of Preterm Birth

Could flame retardants be linked to preterm birth rates? Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch found that maternal exposure to high levels of flame-retardants could be a contributing factor in preterm births. Study results showed that women with higher levels of flame-retardant chemi...

Jan 23, 2015 05:57 PM EST

Scientists Are Searching In The Dirt For A New Antibiotic

What's beneath the dirt may hold the next gold, at least metaphorically speaking. Scientists believe that the next antibiotic could be buried beneath the soil.

Jan 12, 2015 04:46 PM EST

'Super Mosquito' Hybrid Resistant To Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets

The interbreeding of two malaria mosquito species in the West African country of Mali has resulted in a "super mosquito" that's now resistant to insecticide-treated bed nets.

Jan 10, 2015 12:32 PM EST

Marine Pollution: Sei Whale Is Killed By A DVD Case

Marine pollution carries a direct effect for the surrounding environment, as well as the animals who make their homes in the depths of the ocean.

Jan 09, 2015 11:19 PM EST

Salt Tolerance Genes Discovered in Soybeans

Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia and the Institute of Crop Sciences in the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing have identified a specific gene in soybeans that may carry the potential for soybean crop improvement.

Jan 08, 2015 04:49 PM EST

Vanity In The Animal Kingdom: Rhesus Monkeys Are Taught To See Themselves In A Mirror

Humans aren't the only mammals who like a good glance in the mirror every once in a while. Recent findings published in Current Biology show that our hairier ancestors, the apes, also like to check up on their appearance.

Dec 31, 2014 10:09 AM EST

It's not Just Nature and Nurture: History Influences How Genes are Expressed

It's not just about nature and nurture; it's also about historical context. Scientists have found that the role of genetics in complex traits actually varies over time.

Dec 22, 2014 04:15 PM EST

Gift Ideas For Budding Biologists, Chemists, Forensic Scientists And Other Science Wiz Kids

Long live the nerds! Kids are smart and growing up in an age of technology where being smart is cool and curiosity doesn’t just extend to viral videos. Feed your child’s brain with these 10 awesome science-related toys.

Dec 22, 2014 01:29 PM EST

New Study Links Air Pollution To Congenital Effects

Air pollution is a widely studied problem that many officials have examined. For those living in concentrated urban populations, this issue may affect them more than those who live out in the country side. Now, researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered new evidence linking high exposure of ...

Dec 19, 2014 04:31 PM EST

Some Carnivorous Plants Also Like A Little Veggies In Their Diet

Most of us have seen "The Little Shop of Horrors," but do we really know how carnivorous plants function? And more to the point, did you know that some of these plants like a little bit of vegetables in their diet, too?