Research

Scientists spin artificial spider silk

(Reuters) -- A team of Swedish researchers from the University of Agricultural Sciences and the Karolinska Institute has discovered a…

Common gene explains why some people’s brains age faster

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A common gene variant has been discovered in about one-third of the population that may explain…

Antarctic penguin numbers double previous estimates: scientists

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Almost six million Adelie penguins are living in East Antarctica, more than double the number previously thought,…

Robotic rehab platform helps predict injury risk

Italian engineers have developed a robotic rehabilitation platform that can analyze a patient's biometrics to predict their risk of injury,…

WHO puts out first-ever list of antibiotic resistant bacteria

The World Health Organization (WHO) published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” and called on governments to help…

Climate study delivers dire warning on Alpine snow

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The Alpine skiing season may be much shorter by century's end, and limited to a smaller…

Seagrass on decline, jeopardizing human, coral health: study

by Jean-Louis SANTINI Agence France-Presse BOSTON, United States (AFP) -- Underwater meadows of seagrass offer important protection against pollution to…

Pollution even in Earth’s farthest reaches: ocean study

by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Banned chemicals are tainting tiny crustaceans that inhabit the deepest…

High price of shrimp linked to water pollution: study

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The price of big-sized shrimp can rise as a direct result of pollution from fertilizers that…

Scientists launch unprecedented Antarctic research mission

ANTARTICA, Britain (AFP) -- More than 50 researchers from 30 countries are to carry out the first scientific circumnavigation of…

Launching of Japan-Funded Project on Upgrading of Pesticide Residue Laboratories

MANILA - In simple rites held in Quezon City in Metro Manila on July 30, 2015, Embassy of Japan’s First Secretary…

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