Motorists in India, home to some of the world’s most polluted cities, can now buy a…
'Plan Bee' gets Indian elephants to buzz off railways
Indian Railways have come up with a novel way of getting elephants to buzz off from…
Thousands of endangered animals seized in customs operation
A global joint-operation against wildlife smuggling has resulted in the seizure of thousands of endangered animals…
New system ensures traceability in the textile industry
How can a garment’s origin be derived in a safe and credible way? How can the…
Geometry transition detected in nearby active galactic nuclei jets
An international team of astronomers has found that jets of 10 nearby active galactic nuclei (AGN)…
Mattresses could emit higher levels of VOCs during sleep
Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at…
Study: firm governance key as shareholders assess risk of political activity
It’s the structure of a firm’s governance that may cause shareholders to walk away if they…
Pet tags link widely used flame retardant to hyperthyroidism in cats
Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed…
Earthquake scientists race to the scene of temblor
After a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Ridgecrest, California, on July Fourth, Christine Goulet packed her…
Navigating the winding road toward driverless mobility
As we all watch automakers and autonomous tech companies team up in various alliances, it’s natural…