Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a…
Month: August 2016
Nanofur for oil spill cleanup
Some water ferns can absorb large volumes of oil within a short time, because their…
The cave bear: A vegan gone extinct
Scientists have studied the feeding habits of the extinct Cave Bear. Based on the isotope…
New insights into the relationship between erosion and tectonics in the Himalayas
Earth’s climate interacts with so called surface processes — such as landslides or river erosion…
Reef castaways: Can coral make it across Darwin’s ‘impassable’ barrier?
An international team of researchers have shown that vulnerable coral populations in the eastern tropical…
Biological invasions threaten developing countries
Invasions from alien species such as Japanese knotweed and grey squirrels threaten the economies and…
For young football players, some tackling drills can pose higher injury risks than games
Researchers used biomechanical sensors to investigate exposure to head impacts during practice sessions and games…
Study finds changes to retirement savings system may exacerbate economic inequality
A shift to defined-contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, has led to an income…
Private detention of immigrants deters family visits, study finds
Immigrants detained in a privately run detention facility while awaiting deportation decisions are far less…
Study examines families’ journeys to accepting transgender children
A tiny hair barrette and an anguished moment marked the turning point for one mother…