Species : Science World Report

Nov 16, 2015 08:46 AM EST

Antarctica's Melting Glaciers Causing Loss of Species Diversity Beneath Ocean Waves

Scientists have found that melting glaciers are causing a loss of species diversity among benthos in the coastal waters off the Antarctic Peninsula.

Nov 07, 2015 07:48 AM EST

Bird Wing Shape Reveals the Ancestry of Birds

The shape of a bird's wing depends largely on its ancestors. Scientists have found that the shape of bird wings is influenced more by how closely related species are to one another than by flight style

Nov 05, 2015 03:05 PM EST

New Aquatic Carnivores, 278 Million Years Old, Shed Light On Spread Of Life On Earth

Researchers have uncovered two new species of aquatic, carnivorous amphibians from 278 million years ago. This discovery led to new information about the spread of life on earth.

Nov 03, 2015 09:10 AM EST

Cowbirds Sneak Out at Night from Host Parents' Nests to Learn New Skills

How does a cowbird know it's a cowbird? These birds are actually laid in the nest of different birds. Now, scientists are looking at how cowbirds know they're not a warbler, thrush or sparrow.

Nov 03, 2015 08:34 AM EST

Borneo Snail Sets the Record for the World's Tiniest Mollusk

The world's tiniest snail has officially been found in Borneo. Researchers have uncovered a minute shell with an average diameter of .7 mm that makes it the smallest new snail to be found.

Oct 22, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Fossils Discovered in Caribbean Cave Reveal Humans were a Bigger Threat Than Climate

It turns out that humans had more of an impact on the Caribbean than we might have thought.

Oct 13, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

The Bird Family Tree: New Research Reveals How Birds Evolved After Dinosaurs

New research has decoded the family tree for birds. Researchers have taken a closer look at both extinct species and ones still alive today to better understand the stunning variety of bird species.

Oct 13, 2015 06:31 AM EDT

Scientist Discovers Extremely Rare Bird and Then Kills It: The Controversy

It might be all in the name of science, but that doesn't mean that there isn't controversy. A scientist discovered a rare bird that hadn't been seen in over a century, and then killed it for a museum collection.

Oct 12, 2015 01:16 PM EDT

World's Tiniest, Free-Living Insect Discovered Feasting on Fungi

Scientists may have discovered the world's tiniest, free-living insect. They've made a precise measurement of the featherwing beetle species, which measures a tiny .325 mm.

Oct 06, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

Animal species today more diverse in the world's oceans than before

The world's oceans have more diverse species than before, a recent study revealed.

Oct 05, 2015 04:55 PM EDT

Extinct 800-Year-Old Squash Revived by Students from Ancient Seeds

It's a bit like the Jurassic Park version of gourds. Students have managed to revive an extinct form of squash that's been gone for hundreds of years.

Oct 02, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

Hawaiian Islands Have the Highest Rates of Unique Species in the World

It turns out that Hawaii may have more unique species than once thought. Scientists have found that Hawaii's Northwestern islands have the highest rates of unique species, including possible new species.