Zika-linked abnormalities that occur in human fetuses are more extensive and severe than previously thought,…
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Internet use in class tied to lower test scores
Warning: Surfing the internet in class is now linked to poorer test scores, even among…
There’s an ‘ome’ for that
The genome was just the beginning. Rapid advances in technology and computational tools are allowing…
Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries trialed in humans
A ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionize the treatment and prognosis of…
Etna’s volcanic ashes and extreme cold boost life in the abyssal depths of the Mediterranean
Volcanic ashes from the Etna eruption (March, 2012) and the extreme cold from the previous…
Mexico bid to save world’s smallest vaquita porpoise
Mexican authorities try to save the world’s smallest porpoise by seizing illegal fishing nets.
Road-free areas need better protection, study says
A global map of areas without roads shows large tracts of wilderness remain unprotected.
Teens’ use of e-cigarettes rising, according to surgeon general report
The United States Surgeon General recently issued a report that adolescents’ use of electronic cigarettes…
A walk through a laser-scanned forest
Why scientists are weighing the rainforests with lasers.
Waging a more effective war against viral outbreaks
As societies grow more complex and interconnected, a mathematical biologist calls for a similar evolution…