Tourism
An Undeveloped Island that Retains much of Iceland’s Appeal
Iceland has experienced one of the world’s fastest rates of growth in terms of tourism during the past ten years. In 2017, the Nordic country…
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Management
Climate Governance
Climate governance refers to the system of institutions, laws, policies, and agreements aimed at addressing climate change and mitigating its impacts. This includes global, national,…
Zoology
Why Puffer Fish Respawn on Beaches at Night is Due to a Pheromone
There is no scientific evidence of a pheromone that explains pufferfish spawning on beaches under moonlight. However, some species of pufferfish do lay their eggs…
Psychology
Meditations that are Arousal-Driven Increase Attentiveness and Strengthen Top-Down Control
Contrary to common opinion, not all situations are best served by mindfulness-based meditation or breathing techniques that cause the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to go…
Psychology
Measuring the Pressure of Moving
Moving is thought to be stressful, but how stressful is it? Researchers have devised a novel investigation method. Dr. William Cheung of the University of…
Zoology
Tiny Fish May Be the Key to Making Significant Progress against Global Malnutrition
Small fish, often called “micro-livestock,” can be a key ingredient in fighting global malnutrition. They are a source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals,…
Psychology
Brain Network for Depression Resilience Discovered in New Study
A recent study has identified a network in the brain associated with resilience to depression. This network involves several brain regions, including the anterior cingulate…
Technology
Wind-powered Vehicle
Wind power, like solar power, has grown in popularity as a source of renewable energy. Transportation, and what powers it, has long been a source…
Zoology
Fish can Quickly Control the Water in their Cells Thanks to a Quick-Closing Valve
All living creatures need to maintain a proper fluid balance within their cells. Cells can employ their aquaporins, also known as water channels that open…
Astronomy
Boomerang Nebula – a protoplanetary nebula
The Boomerang Nebula is a protoplanetary nebula located about 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is so called because of its distinctive boomerang…
Plants and Animals
Sea Trials Show That “SharkGuard” Decreases Bycatch of Endangered Sharks
Longline fishing poses the biggest threat to sharks that live in the open ocean, with fishers reportedly catching 20 million pelagic sharks each year while…
Technology
Solar Vehicle
A solar vehicle is a vehicle that is powered by energy from the sun, typically through the use of solar panels. These vehicles can be…
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