Child labor protections are lacking in many countries, study finds

Despite international commitments made by nearly all of the 193 United Nations (UN) member states, dozens…

Hubble Captures Dynamic Dying Star

This Hubble image shows a dark, gloomy scene in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins). The…

To ban or not to ban genetically modified crops? That's not the question

The South Australian government recently announced its intention to lift the long-standing statewide moratorium on genetically…

Your heart's best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog,…

The fat of the land: Estimating the ecological costs of overeating

Researchers have proposed a way to measure the ecological impact of global food wastage due to…

Junk food intake in children reduced by health education that addresses emotional issues

Teacher training followed by classroom education with information, activities, and emotional support improves lifestyles in teachers…

Pollution and winter linked with rise in heart attack treatment

Heavily polluted areas have a higher rate of angioplasty procedures to treat blocked arteries than areas…

Big brains or big guts: Choose one

A global study comparing 2,062 birds finds that, in highly variable environments, birds tend to have…

Videos of chemical synthesis at atomic resolution achieved

For the first time, researchers have managed to view previously inaccessible details of certain chemical processes.…

Researchers analyze use of social media to influence politics during uprising

When the people of Puerto Rico took to the streets after a series of government corruption…