Scientists have found that oil palm plantations, which produce oil for commercial use in cooking,…
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Studies of one of the world’s rarest birds, the Rufous-headed Robin
Researchers have put together all known information about the endangered Rufous-headed Robin. Very few observations…
Fuel cells with PFIA-membranes
Scientists are exploring water management in an alternative proton exchange membrane type, called PFIA. The…
Bisphenol A in canned dog food may increase BPA concentrations in pets
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many household items, including…
Why exposure to rhythmic stimulation at certain frequencies facilitate epileptic seizures
New research proposes an explanation for the occurrence of epileptic seizures as a result of…
Rudolph’s antlers inspire next generation of unbreakable materials
Scientists have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can…
Satellites observe ‘traffic jams’ in Antarctic Ice Stream caused by tides
Nine months of continual radar observation reveals the complex changing patterns of ice stream movement…
Long-term anti-inflammatory drug use may increase cancer-related deaths for certain patients
Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated…
New prehistoric bird species discovered
A new species of bird has been discovered in the Canadian Arctic. At approximately 90…
With eyes or noses? How young children use sensory cues to make social decisions
Children begin using olfactory information to help guide their responses to emotionally-expressive faces at about…