Scientific Reports : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2017 02:28 AM EST

Language Barrier: A Major Obstacle In Furtherance Of Science And Technology Research In A Global Level

United by science but divided by language barrier.

Aug 23, 2016 07:11 AM EDT

People With Light Colored Eyes Are At A Higher Risk Of Getting Eye Cancer, New Study Finds

A new study has found that people with fair skin and light colored eyes are at an increased risk of getting eye cancer.

Feb 22, 2016 03:47 PM EST

Dried Plums May Help Protect Against Bone Loss From Radiation

New findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show that dried plums may provide protection from bone loss due to radiation.

Feb 04, 2016 11:24 AM EST

Human Imprudence To Blame For 50 Percent Of Large Carnivore Attacks

The Spanish National Research Council conducted a study that found that 50 percent of attacks of large carnivores are caused by imprudence on the human's part.

Jan 14, 2016 10:53 AM EST

Urine Odor May Detect Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease

Could Alzheimer's have a smell?

Jan 04, 2016 03:54 PM EST

Genetics Aren't Everything: Fight Obesity-Risk With Exercise

Genetics influence much of our weight and build. However, for those who are overweight or obese, new findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show that being physically active can help to ward off some of the increased risks that come with genes.

Dec 16, 2015 11:44 AM EST

Dogs Exhibit Prosocial Behaviors

Oftentimes, in the animal kingdom, it's everyone for themselves. Yet a new study questions whether prosocial behaviors-those in which individuals help each other while realizing there is no direct personal benefit-may occur in dogs.

Dec 07, 2015 11:09 AM EST

A Link Between Taste And Behavior Explains Gustatory Information

New insights reveal a link between taste and behavior, according to a recent study.

Nov 13, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Micro-Flowers: Light Wave Technique Paves Way For Biotechnology

This new technique could be potentially used in a range of scientific application fields such as biotechnology, organic electronics, bio-medicine along with chemo-sensors, according to the researchers from RMIT University's Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Research Centre.

Nov 07, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Obesity Causes 'Silent' Vitamin A Deficiency

Many health risks come with obesity. Yet did you know it could also rob the body's ability of properly absorbing vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin and teeth?

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?