Child abuse and neglect linked to gender inequality

Children growing up in societies that experience high levels of gender inequality -- irrespective of whether…

Galactic David and Goliath

The gravitational dance between two galaxies in our local neighbourhood has led to intriguing visual features…

Algorithms identify the dynamics of prehistoric social networks in the Balkans

The pioneering application of modularity analyses in archaeology yields a powerful method for highly accurate mapping…

Self-efficacy boosts physical activity in osteoarthritis patients

Osteoarthritis patients that are more confident in their abilities in the morning go on to be…

Grown-up gannets find favorite fishing grounds

Like humans, some birds can spend years learning and exploring before developing more settled habits. A…

Biochar could clear the air in more ways than one

Biochar could reduce local air pollution from agriculture by reducing emissions of nitric oxide from soil.…

Impact of kidney injury on non-renal solid organ transplants

New research shows the impact of acute kidney injury requiring dialysis on patients receiving non-renal solid…

Should we be worried about hepatitis E?

Hepatitis E gets little press compared to its better-known cousins A, B and C, but Stellenbosch…

Project to save the Belize coast provides valuable framework

A coastal zone management plan designed to safeguard Belize's natural assets has produced a win-win opportunity…

Model developed to predict, prevent power outages using big data

High-speed winds during a thunderstorm may cause trees around an electric grid to crash into the…