Month: September 2012

Witch hunts are common and sometimes deadly in the tea plantations of Jalpaiguri, India. But…

Singapore scientists have identified three new genes associated with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG), a…

An educational program for parents helps to reduce pressure on children to eat—which may reduce…

Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated…

Globally we are witnessing a decline in pollinators, such as wild bees, honeybees and hover…

Children who swallow powerful neodymium magnets are at risk of serious complications, requiring emergency evaluation…

The prevalence of smoking in Christchurch, New Zealand, increased following the 2010 earthquake, according to…

Exposure to volcanic ash can increase respiratory symptoms such as an extreme cough, or phlegm,…

Languages are continually changing, not just words but also grammar. A recent study examines how…