Researchers have developed a new model to explain the evolutionary origins of empathy and other related…
People under 40 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face excess risk of cardiovascular disease, death
People under age 40 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have or die…
Researchers 3D print metamaterials with novel optical properties
A team of engineers has developed a series of 3D printed metamaterials with unique microwave or…
What the data say about discrimination and tolerance in New Zealand
Following the Christchurch mosque shootings, there has been considerable discussion of intolerance and experiences of discrimination…
Why Alberta would be foolish to abandon carbon policy
Alberta's New Democratic Party government has had an aggressive carbon policy that's been central to its…
Mixing science with tradition among Burkina Faso’s migratory herders
In the Sahel drylands of West Africa, migratory cattle herding is still a major way of…
Mercury pollution from decades past may have been re-released by Tasmania’s bushfires
Tasmania's bushfires may have resulted in the release of significant amounts of mercury from burnt trees…
First ever picture of a black hole may be revealed this week
The Event Horizon Telescope aims to capture an image of the black hole at the heart…
First ever picture of a black hole may be revealed this week
The Event Horizon Telescope aims to capture an image of the black hole at the heart…
Rainforest conservation in Peru must become more effective
A few years ago, the Peruvian government launched a program to protect the rainforest. However, an…