Advocates of huge hydroelectric dam projects on the Amazon, Congo, and Mekong river basins often…
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The Anthropocene: Hard evidence for a human-driven Earth
Evidence for a new geological epoch which marks the impact of human activity on the…
Cellular ‘switch’ helps brain distinguish safety from danger, new study finds
Researchers have identified a cellular circuit that helps the mouse brain to remember which environments…
Deep ties between diverse tropical rainforests revealed
Researchers report striking new findings about the structure of tropical rainforests and how the trees…
Pathogens found in Ice Man’s stomach
Scientists are continually unearthing new facts about Homo sapiens from the mummified remains of Otzi,…
New iron transporter essential for Leishmania parasite virulence is potential drug target
Leishmaniasis is a serious parasitic disease that affects 12 million people worldwide. Like for many…
Genetic variation linked to respiratory disease
Genetic mutations in a protein associated with asthma can affect a person’s susceptibility to a…
Coffee flour offers a potentially healthier way of enjoying java
Scientists are developing the flour milled from a new invention — parbaked coffee beans —…
Superiority of chromoendoscopy in dysplasia detection in patients with colitis, landmark study shows
Chromoendoscopy is superior to random biopsy or white-light colonoscopy in detecting dysplasia in patients with…
New touchless device makes earlier detection of heart problems possible
A revolutionary system for monitoring vital signs has been created that could lead to improved…