Traditional transport endangers individual and overall public health. Current modes and systems of transportation also have health-related economic costs that […]
Environment
Controversial Lion Farming in South Africa and Illegal International Bone Trade
Between 8,000-12,000 lions and other big cats, including tigers, are bred and kept in captivity in more than 350 facilities […]
How Indian Ocean Storms Fuel Wildfires in California and Beyond
Every wildfire has a spark but some of the most devastating fires on record may be set in motion thousands […]
White Mold Used to Make Brie and Camembert at Risk of Extinction
Traditional Brie and Camembert cheeses were often covered in a mixture of molds. These resulted in unpredictable flavors, textures, and […]
Water Cremation 101: Pros and Cons of Alkaline Hydrolysis
Body disposal through alkaline hydrolysis involves placing the intact dead body in a pressurized vessel. The vessel is then filled […]
Greenhouse Gases Are Shrinking the Satellite Carrying Capacity of Low Earth Orbit
Climate change does not only affect weather patterns and sea levels. It also alters the environment of space where satellites […]
Trump Plans to Cut Down Millions of Trees From Federal Lands
Donald Trump signed two executive orders on 1 March 2025 aimed at bolstering domestic timber production from national forests and […]
Primates Offer Clues To How Our Early Ancestors Had Sex For Social Purpose
Sexual behavior in animals is often associated with reproduction. However, according to research, it also serves important social functions. A […]
NASA and NOAA Maps: These Areas in California are Sinking and Rising
Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have discovered significant shifts in […]
SenesTech: This Biotech Firm Has a Plan to Control Rat Overpopulation
High rodent or rat populations in urban areas are a consequence of increasing human population density and climate change. Dense […]