Nowadays, much emphasis is placed on sustainability. The degree to which people are willing to…
Category: Science
Mathematical proof for hot hand shooting in basketball
A study brings the idea of the lucky streak back to the attention of the…
Bat immune receptors are one of a kind
In bats, Toll-like receptors, the first-line defense mechanism against invading pathogens, are different from other…
Global warming will be faster than expected
Global warming will progress faster than what was previously believed. The reason is that greenhouse…
Ancient genetic components of sex determination in ants
Yin and Yang, Venus and Mars, the Moon and the Sun, however you want to…
Recommended levels of activity rarely achieved by obese children and those with liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is most common form of chronic liver disease in children and…
Rice basket study rethinks roots of human culture
Although teaching is useful, it is not essential for cultural progress because people can use…
Stem cell study paves the way for patient therapies
Stem cells that have been specifically developed for use as clinical therapies are fit for…
2015 likely to be warmest on record, 2011-2015 warmest five year period
The global average surface temperature in 2015 is likely to be the warmest on record…
How a genetic locus protects adult blood-forming stem cells
A particular location in DNA, called the Dlk1-Gtl2 locus, plays a critical role in protecting…