In 2014, product returns totaled about $280 million across all U.S. retailers. New research has…
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Global analysis reveals why many bat populations are in decline
Many of the 1,300 species of bat are considered to be threatened and declining. A…
Airlines aren’t learning enough from near misses
When it comes to flight safety, US airlines are pretty good at learning from accidents….
New research on inflammation and cancer
An evolutionarily conserved molecular code, present on cell surface adhesion molecules, is a critical regulator…
Study provides insights on sources of environmental contamination following Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
Four years after Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster that led to major releases…
Young people after Obamacare: Some ER visits down, others way up
While emergency department visits for young adults ages 19 to 25 decreased slightly overall following…
Early agriculture staved off global cooling, mounting evidence suggests
Early human agriculture cancelled natural cooling of Earth’s climate, new ice core data and other…
Post-term delivery raises risk of complications and illness for newborns
Post-term deliveries, even among low-risk pregnancies, are associated with increased short-term risks to newborns, including…
Nearing the limits of life on Earth
Scientists are looking for life in an area of Antarctica that is thought to be…
Synthetic biologists use bacterial superglue for faster vaccine development
A new technique uses strong isopeptide bonds to link virus-like particles and antigens to create…