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The Most Biodiverse Regions on Earth are Those With Tropical Temperatures, But Not Just Because of How Hot and Humid They Are
Geography

The Most Biodiverse Regions on Earth are Those With Tropical Temperatures, But Not Just Because of How Hot and Humid They Are

On Earth, life can be found in every imaginable setting, from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated island stretches, from sunlight surfaces to…
Environmental Protection for Future Generations
Environment

Environmental Protection for Future Generations

Environmental protection is the activity of individuals, groups, and governments protecting the natural environment. It is the practice of maintaining and protecting the natural environment…
Conservation and Restoration of Herbaria
Agriculture

Conservation and Restoration of Herbaria

Herbarium conservation and restoration encompass the preventive care, repair, and restoration of herbarium specimens. These are critical for preserving botanical specimens for scientific research, education,…
Energy-Efficient, On-Demand Release of Carbon Dioxide is Driven by Light-Activated Acid
Environment

Energy-Efficient, On-Demand Release of Carbon Dioxide is Driven by Light-Activated Acid

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a novel method to release carbon dioxide (CO2) from a solvent used in…
Examining the Ways in Which Gender Disparities Hinder Women’s Access to Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Detection
Health

Examining the Ways in Which Gender Disparities Hinder Women’s Access to Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Detection

How women interact with cancer prevention, care, and treatment is profoundly negatively impacted by unequal power relations in society. A recent Lancet Commission found that…
An Experimental Investigation Suggests Therapy to Treat Memory Loss Brought on by Conditions Associated With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Medical

An Experimental Investigation Suggests Therapy to Treat Memory Loss Brought on by Conditions Associated With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For the first time in mice, a research team from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) and the Hospital…
Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Stroke
Health

Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Stroke

A common cardiac rhythm disease characterized by irregular and typically fast heartbeats is atrial fibrillation (AFib). It can dramatically raise the risk of stroke because…
How Truly Safe is The Sushi You Eat?
Health

How Truly Safe is The Sushi You Eat?

Eating sushi is often a relatively safe hobby, with the exception of the potential for accidentally overdosing on wasabi. However, as with all uncooked foods,…
Glioblastoma Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Immunosuppression are Connected Through a Gene
Medical

Glioblastoma Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Immunosuppression are Connected Through a Gene

According to a recent study published in Nature Immunology, researchers from Northwestern Medicine have discovered the gene that links glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal to microglia…
Herbarium – a collection of preserved plant specimens
Biology

Herbarium – a collection of preserved plant specimens

A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens and accompanying data that is utilized for scientific research. It is a collection of preserved plant…
Educational Anthropology
Other

Educational Anthropology

Educational anthropology, sometimes known as the anthropology of education, is a subfield of anthropology best known for the pioneering work of Margaret Mead and later,…
Researchers Construct a DNA Structure and Cover it With Glass to Produce a Very Robust, Low-Density Material
Physics

Researchers Construct a DNA Structure and Cover it With Glass to Produce a Very Robust, Low-Density Material

Strong and lightweight materials have the potential to enhance anything from body armor to automobiles. However, the two traits typically do not coexist. Now, scientists…
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