As a market, we seem to have trouble learning that three key elements are necessary…
Month: April 2017
Flammable floodplains are weak spot of Amazon forest
Peripheral parts of the Amazon forest were long thought to be most vulnerable to climate-induced…
Eat wild venison to support native woodland birds, says ecologist
Wild deer in Britain should be hunted for venison to drastically reduce their populations and…
Laser-based dermatological procedures could be revolutionized with new technique
Clinicians and dermatologists have seen a rise in demand for minimally invasive laser-based treatments, including…
Medically monitoring premature babies with cameras
Researchers have developed a contactless and wireless camera system to continuously monitor the vital signs…
Americans used more clean energy in 2016
Americans used more renewable energy in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to the…
Behind the scenes: Philly ‘soda tax’ passed on revenue appeal
In a behind-the-scenes look at how policymakers formed Philadelphia’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax, researchers found that…
Three quarters of deep-sea animals make their own light
In the first quantitative analysis of deep-sea bioluminescence, researchers show that three quarters of the…
Novel way to induce pancreatic cancer cell death
Pancreatic cancer, most frequently pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, is the most lethal and aggressive of all…
Graphene, electricity used to change stem cells for nerve regrowth
Scientists are combining their expertise to change stem cells for nerve regrowth.