Japanese scientists embrace creepy-crawlies

Firms in Japan are changing people’s perceptions about common spiders, worms and insect larvae. These seemingly…

A study analyzes the influence of political affinities in the processes of socialization

A study in which the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid participated (UC3M) has concluded that most…

New study works with historically disenfranchised communities to combat sudden oak death

Science often reflects the priorities of dominant industries and ignores the needs of disenfranchised communities, resulting…

High magnetic field of 10T during activated carbon production improves micropore capacity by 35%

Carbon materials such as nanotubes, graphene, activated carbon and graphite are in high demand. Demand is…

Wide income gaps affect health of rich and poor alike, says researcher

Sharp income disparity in neighborhoods linked with physical and mental health problems, says U of A…

Ultrasound-assisted optical imaging to replace endoscopy in breakthrough discovery

Carnegie Mellon University’s Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Maysam Chamanzar and ECE Ph.D.…

Little genes, big conservation: Scientists study genetic rescue

At first glance, there aren’t many similarities between westslope cutthroat trout in Montana, wolves on Isle…

Americans reflect on Apollo 11 and the space program

On the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo landing on the moon, American adults cite the…

Modeling tool addresses uncertainty in military logistics planning

Military deployments to austere environments—whether humanitarian missions or combat operations—involve extensive logistical planning, which is often…

Can protecting land promote employment? In New England, the answer is yes

Protecting land from development provides numerous ecological and social benefits, but many people debate whether it…