Outdated land management practices, a dearth of local decision-making bodies with real powers, a lack…
Category: Science
Most distant massive galaxy cluster identified
Astronomers have detected a massive, sprawling, churning galaxy cluster that formed only 3.8 billion years…
New antithrombotic guideline update for treatment of VTE disease
Each year, there are approximately 10 million cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE) worldwide. VTE, the…
New work makes lightweight, strong metal
A lightweight but very strong structural metal has been created that could improve energy efficiency…
Light exposure and kids’ weight: Is there a link?
Light exposure plays a role in the weight of preschool children, a world-first study reveals….
Were Panamanian islanders dolphin hunters?
Dolphins played an important part in the diet of inhabitants of Panama’s Pedro Gonzalez Island…
A carbon sink that can’t be filled
As global temperatures rise, the organic matter in forests appears to break down more quickly,…
Researchers gauge quantum properties of nanotubes, essential for next-gen electronics
Researchers have discovered an important method for measuring the properties of nanotube materials using a…
Smokers diagnosed with pneumonia found to have higher risk of lung cancer
Screening heavy smokers admitted to the hospital with community-acquired pneumonia could facilitate the early diagnosis…
One in four kids sexually harassed by friends online
It’s not just strangers who target children online. Kids’ own friends are sexually harassing them…