The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), driven by temperature and salinity gradients, is an important…
Month: July 2012
Replacing coal with natural gas would reduce global warming
A debate has raged in the past couple of years as to whether natural gas…
Droughts threaten Bornean rainforests
At 130 million years old, the rainforests of Southeast Asia are the oldest in the…
Coastal populations are healthier than those inland, UK study finds
People living near the coast tend to have better health than those living inland, a…
Largest ancient dam built by Maya in Central America
Archeologists have identified the largest ancient dam built by the Maya in Central America. They…
Are consumers aware that they are drawn to the center when choosing products?
Consumers are more likely to select products located in the horizontal center of a display…
Sharing isn’t always caring: Why don’t consumers take care of their Zipcars?
Consumers who access products in the short-term instead of owning them show greater indifference toward…
Weight loss today keeps the doctor away
Obese individuals visit the doctor more frequently than regular smokers who are at a healthy…
Toughened silicon sponges may make tenacious batteries
Researchers have found a way to make multiple high-performance anodes from a single silicon wafer….
Poor people value marriage as much as the middle class and rich, study shows
Poor people hold more traditional values toward marriage and divorce than people with moderate and…