Proposed hydropower dams pose threat to Gabon's fishes

Proposed hydropower dams in Gabon pose a substantial threat to the African nation’s most culturally and…

Researchers refute fifty-year old doctrine on cell membrane regulation

The cell membrane can be regarded as the boundary between life and non-life. The ability of…

A new learning model to enhance citizen participation

How can we teach citizens to become active members of society? Peter Ehrström, Head of Research…

Secondary forests provide deforestation buffer for old-growth primary forests

Currently, re-growing forests comprise roughly 21% of previously deforested areas in the Brazilian Amazon. However, these…

Steroids could do more harm than good in treating coronavirus

Steroids should be avoided in the treatment of the current novel coronavirus, experts have advised. A…

Trees in the Amazon are time capsules of human history, from culture to colonialism

The annals of human history have been recorded through text, art, and oral tradition. However, for…

Whales coordinate deep dives to evade predators

Groups of beaked whales reduce predation risk through extreme diving synchronization, according to a study in…

Tropical trees are living time capsules of human history

In a new article published in Trends in Plant Science, an international team of scientists presents…

Oh my aching back: Do yoga, tai chi or qigong help?

About 80 percent of Americans will experience low back pain at some point. Patients are often…

A new approach to calm that angry nose

Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) is a type of airway disease that involves nasal inflammation. Here, semaphorin…