nature : Science World Report

Nov 15, 2013 03:13 PM EST

Natural Selection Favors Corals Vulnerable to Climate Change

Live corals are the most important contributors to the structure of the saltwater reef in nature as well as in reef aquariums. Corals, sponges and seaweeds cover most of the surface of coral reefs and make up the most diverse range of all marine ecosystems, as well as account for perhaps one quarter...

Nov 13, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Stingrays Unique and Round Shape may Inspire Improvement of Deep-Sea Vehicles

Could the movement of stingrays-cartilaginous fish classified in the Myliobatidae suborder-be the inspiration for the improvement of deep-sea vehicles' agility and fuel efficiency? Researchers from the University of Buffalo and Harvard University seem to think so as they are currently working on the...

Nov 08, 2013 09:40 PM EST

New Species of Scorpion Discovered in Lycia

Scientists have recently unearthed a new species of scorpion known as Euscorpius lycius and it's coming from an area of ancient Lycia or what's nowadays referred to as regions of Mugla and Antalya Provinces of Southern Turkey. This incredible discovery from this genus shows the total of five known s...

Nov 03, 2013 09:38 PM EST

Relationship between Pangea Integration and Mass Extinction

Scientists have been plagued for centuries by the relationship between Pangea integration and mass extinction that happened nearly 250 million years ago.

Oct 28, 2013 01:02 PM EDT

Grizzly Bears Benefit from Global Warming

Though global warming doesn't hold much hope for the planet or the people living on it, a recent study shows that this environmental issue could carry a bit of an upside for grizzly bears living in Alberta, Canada.

Oct 23, 2013 03:03 PM EDT

Herbicide Atrazine Exposure Increases Risk of Deadly Fungal Disease for Frogs

A recent study shows that the combination of the herbicide atrazine and a fungal disease can be particularly deadly to frogs.

Oct 23, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

FDA Links Pet Deaths to Jerky Treats

Health officials have linked the death of nearly 600 pets and 3,600 pet illnesses to a mysterious outbreak of jerky treats from China.

Oct 21, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Wild Animals at Increased Risk of Disease due to Living Spaces

Animals in the wild often don't have the luxury to pick and choose the environment to make their home in, and unfortunately, as dirt and other particles can create a messy living-space, it can also potentially increase the risk of disease.

Oct 03, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Could Warmer Ocean Temperatures Raise Mercury Levels in Fish?

A recent study looks at how rising ocean temperatures could also potentially raise mercury levels in fish, increasing the health risk to those who eat seafood.

Sep 26, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

Dwarfism Mutation Identified in Dogs

A recent study discusses a dwarf mutation found in dogs known as the ITGA10 gene, which causes chondroydysplasia in two dog breeds, known as the Norwegian Elkhound and the Karelian Bear Dog.

Sep 20, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Three New Frog Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea

Three new species of tiny frogs from Papua New Guinea were recently discovered.

Sep 16, 2013 11:26 PM EDT

Macrophage Therapy: Strategy to Slow Tumor Growth

As cancer causes the number of cells in the body to change and grow at an uncontrollable rate, a new study focuses on the depletion of these cells in mice via several experiments.