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Human-Tiger Conflict Studied
Endangered species can sometimes end up being further targeted by a complicated set of cultural, socioeconomic and environmental factors leading to an exaggerated perception of danger shared by local human populations. A study published in the Springer journal Human Ecology has identified these factors in relation to human-tiger conflicts in the Sundarbans mangrove forests of south-western Bangladesh, a conservation area … [ Read more ]
Human Activity Threats Antarctica
Antarctica is under growing threat from human activities such as tourism, oil and gas exploration, overfishing, pollution and the rapidly melting ice sheets that are the result of global warming. Researchers stress that Antarctica needs to be protected because it acts as a sort of thermostat for the Earth and contains over 90% of the planet’s fresh water in the … [ Read more ]
Sun’s Interior Heat Flow Changes Theories on Sunspots
A team of scientists from NYU, Princeton University and NASA has created a MRI-like imaging technology to see the interior flow of plasma within the Sun. The Sun is opaque and therefore, it has been impossible to observe the convection cycle within it. This new information is changing the way scientists formulate theories regarding heat transfer, the formation of sunspots, … [ Read more ]
Life Expectancy in the US is not increasing, Worse for Poor Citizens
Scientists from Rice University and the University of Colorado at Boulder report that the life expectancy in the US is lower than that of other countries. The study also reported that Americans living in poverty tend to live five years less than affluent Americans. The study used data collected from 1930 through 2000 to assess and evaluate the United States’ … [ Read more ]
Specific Protein Indentified For Nerve Regeneration
A team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified an essential protein needed to rejuvenate damaged peripheral nerves. The study was performed on mice and implies that recovery is possible for injured nerves in human extremities. Injuries within the central nervous system are often unable to heal and this medical research opens the door towards new … [ Read more ]
Do Antibacterials Cause Allergies In Children?
New research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center suggests that regular exposure to personal care items, like toothpaste, soap, mouthwash and hand sanitizer, can cause kids to be more susceptible to a wide variety of food and environmental allergens. A survey of almost 900 children, aged 6 to 18, showed elevated levels of preservatives, antibacterial agents and allergen fighting antibodies … [ Read more ]
Study Finds Ancient Antarctica To Have Been Much Warmer
A recent study suggests that Antarctica was much warmer and wetter than scientists previously believed. According to sediment core samples extracted from under a vast ice shelf, large quantities of pollen and algae existed along the coasts of ancient Antarctica, about 15 to 20 million years ago. The research team reports that daytime, summer temperatures regularly reached as high as … [ Read more ]
Dads Teach Persistence, According to Study
A new study from Brigham Young University reveals that children learn persistence from their fathers. The team followed 325 two-parent families with children ages 11 – 14 over the course of several years. The findings show that persistence, taught by fathers over several years, lead to lower rates of delinquency and higher engagement in school. Learn the three basic ingredients … [ Read more ]
Is Alzheimer’s Linked to Immune System?
A recent study in the UK found that the immune system in mice is involved in removing from the brain an Alzheimer’s causing gene called CCR2. This gene, also known as a beta-amyloid, appears to be a top indicator of memory function in humans. The research team used a clinical assessment called the Mini Mental State Examination to measure cognitive … [ Read more ]
Grasshoppers, Stressed By Spiders, Affect Ecosystem
According to a new study, grasshoppers that are scared of being attacked by predators, such as spiders, undergo a physiological stress response and tend to eat larger quantities of carbohydrate-rich plants. This behavior is also exhibited in some people, who consume extra sweets when under stress. The change in diet decreases the nitrogen within a grasshopper’s body and leads … [ Read more ]
