Scientists says a new map of the ecological footprint of humankind shows 97 percent of…
Month: August 2016
Zika virus detected in newborn until 2 months after birth
Researchers outline the case of a baby born with Zika infection in January 2016, who…
Simulated patient study sheds new light on antibiotic use in India
As a result of the overuse or misuse of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistant superbugs represent an…
Conflicts subverting improved health conditions in Eastern Mediterranean Region
Improved health conditions and life expectancy over the past 20 years in the Eastern Mediterranean…
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types
There’s yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team…
Seismic shield: Large-scale metamaterials combat earthquakes in 3-D model
Numerical analysis considers both surface and guided waves, accounts for soil dissipation, and provides design…
Hay fever from ragweed pollen could double due to climate change
Climate change could cause new hay fever misery for millions of people across Europe —…
Bio-inspired tire design: Where the rubber meets the road
Scientists have recently created new bio-inspired film-terminated structures with unique friction characteristics that could have…
35 years on, Voyager’s legacy continues at Saturn
Saturn, with its alluring rings and numerous moons, has long fascinated stargazers and scientists. After…
NASA’s WISE, Fermi missions reveal a surprising blazar connection
Astronomers using observations from NASA’s WISE and Fermi missions have confirmed a connection between the…