Humans are the most populous large mammal on Earth today, and probably in all of geological history. This World Population Day, humans number in the vicinity of 7.5 to 7.6 billion individuals.
Environment
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A breakthrough in the understanding of how cosmic rays from supernovae can influence Earth's cloud cover and therefore its climate is published today in the journal Nature Communications. The study reveals that atmospheric ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 19, 2017
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Researchers from the University of Liverpool collaborating with University College London, Banfield Pet Hospitals and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition have developed the first evidence-based growth standards chart for ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 6, 2017
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Half of the world's farmed salmon are part deaf due to accelerated growth rates in aquaculture, new research has found.
Ecology
Aug 16, 2017
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The mechanism behind oil synthesis within microalgae cells has been revealed by a Japanese research team. This discovery could contribute to the development of biofuels. The findings were published on April 4 in Scientific ...
Biotechnology
Apr 19, 2017
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Research professor Rick Wahle and graduate student Carl Huntsberger are testing a technique at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center to determine the age of lobsters.
Ecology
Feb 20, 2017
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When energy and nutrients abound, a bacterium will repair itself while synthesizing new parts to create a twin and then split, all as quickly as conditions allow. But if resources shrink, so does growth rate. The cell responds ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 6, 2017
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Economic growth in poor countries increases along with deforestation rates, but the effect disappears in wealthier economies, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Environment
Jan 17, 2017
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Many Asian economies are currently faced with the challenge of rapidly ageing population, which can be harmful to the economy in the long run. The study, conducted by Dr Keisuke Otsu from the University's School of Economics ...
Economics & Business
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Parents often expect that their kids will have a good shot at making more money than they ever did.
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2016
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