Tens of thousands of endangered sharks and rays are caught by small-scale fisheries off the Republic of the Congo each year, new research shows.
阅读全文Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become ubiquitous throughout the environment, and increasing evidence has demonstrated their deleterious effects. A group of smaller, fluorinated compounds are becoming replacements for these "forever chemi
阅读全文Viewed globally, it is above all individuals and households that are pursuing adaptation to the impacts of climate change; systematic networking of the various groups affected is lacking. This is the conclusion reached by an international team of experts
阅读全文A shortage of popular carbohydrates such as wheat, bread, pasta, and cereal are most likely to trigger civil unrest, say the experts, who work across academia, policy, charities, and business.
阅读全文"Flagship" individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new research suggests.
阅读全文Forensic fibres can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought -- which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence.
阅读全文A new study that examines both the physical and socioeconomic effects of sea-level rise on Florida's Miami-Dade County area finds that in coming decades, four out of five residents may face disruption or displacement, whether they live in flood zones or
阅读全文Why do we dream? A product of our brain's neurophysiology, dreaming is a complex experience that can take on many emotional tones and simulate reality to varying degrees. As a result, there is still no clear answer to this question. A study led by the un
阅读全文Findings from research to help the business world identify destructive 'corporate psychopaths' will be presented at the Chelmsford Science Festival on Monday, 23 October.
阅读全文The world may have crossed a "tipping point" that will inevitably make solar power our main source of energy, new research suggests.
阅读全文As they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them, including trick-or-treating with friends, staying home alone or biking to a friend's house.
阅读全文The stats don't lie -- the overwhelming majority of start-up companies fail. So, what makes the seemingly lucky few not only survive, but thrive?
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