nature : Science World Report

Sep 08, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

Wasps in the Genus Spasskia Found For the First Time in China (Pictures)

Researchers have discovered wasps in the genus Spasskia-a species in a genus that is completely new to science.

Sep 01, 2014 10:45 PM EDT

Bats 'Zoom In' For Safe Travels

Researchers at at Technische Universität München (TUM) have thoroughly examined the map that these creatures use to guide themselves, along with their adaptation to certain external factors.

Aug 31, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

Study Reveals Genetic Background of the Wild Rabbit's Domestication

A recent study conducted by researchers at Inbio-University of Porto found that several genes played distinct roles in the domestication of rabbits. As humans began domesticating animals as early as nine thousand to 15 thousand years ago, the rabbit joined this process much later-with a domesticatio...

Aug 28, 2014 05:25 PM EDT

Flapping Baby Birds Give Clues On Flight's First Origin

Flapping baby birds may have given scientists some clues about how the earliest ones took flight.

Aug 28, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

Could Wolves Understand Empathy?

Could wolves feel empathy? A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE shows that just like humans and other types of dogs, these creatures are also susceptible to yawn contagion.

Aug 22, 2014 10:15 PM EDT

Coral Can 'Sniff Out' Damaged Reefs

You might say that pacific corals and fish can actually sniff out danger. These sea creatures use their sense of smell to avoid damaged reefs.

Aug 15, 2014 11:40 AM EDT

Whales and Dolphins Simply Like to 'Squeal with Delight'

Did you know that just like humans, whales and dolphins like to squeal with happiness?

Aug 11, 2014 02:50 PM EDT

'Worm' Pill May Provide New Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases

Worms might seem creepy, crawly and down-right disgusting, but did you know they can also help to fight some autoimmune diseases? A molecule in parasitic worms may even be able to effectively treat certain types of illnesses, including multiple sclerosis (MS), psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and lup...

Aug 07, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

New Frog Species Also has a Doppelgänger

Could a new species of frog also have a doppelgänger?

Aug 07, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Hawaii Hurricane First to Hit in 22 Years: Here's What to Expect

Hawaii is less than a day away from the first direct hurricane to hit the area in 22 years. Iselle is predicted to strike straight on as a Category 1 tropical storm.

Aug 07, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Don't 'Go With the Flow': Young Loggerheads Swim Into Oncoming Streams (Video)

This oceanic reptile that's found throughout the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian and Mediterranean Oceans likes to swim into oncoming ocean currents instead of passively drifting along with them.

Aug 06, 2014 07:05 PM EDT