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Logged Forests Remain Home To Great Mammal Diversity
Researchers have found that previously logged forests may be overlooked sources of refuge for mammals across different small-scale landscapes in Borneo.
What’s The Buzz? China Loses Fewer Honey Bees Than US, Europe
Research on bee colony loses in China has revealed insights which could help improve our understanding of widespread colony losses elsewhere.
AlphaGo Plays The Game By Determining Its ‘Shape’
AlphaGo develops a kind of intuition for the game Go by continuously playing games against itself and examining its game play history.
Tech Glitches Linked To Majority Of Drone Accidents
As technical errors are linked to most drone accidents, researchers are calling for increased regulation and mandatory reporting of accidents.
We Have Lift-off! India Launches Scramjet Engine Test
Joining the elite club of nations with successful scramjet engine tests, India has launched its own this August.
Here’s Why That Poison Ivy Rash Itches So Much
Researchers have found the molecular cause of poison ivy irritation, bringing us a step closer to drugs that block the itch.
A Giant Meteorite Wiped Out Ancient Marine Organisms, Too
A gigantic meteorite that struck Earth nearly 215 million years ago was responsible for the mass extinction of marine organisms during the late Triassic period, a study reveals.
Could Four Phases Of A Single-Component Substance Coexist?
Japanese scientists shown in simulations that the four phases of a single-component substance can coexist at thermal equilibrium, which seems to defy thermodynamics laws.
Drinking Green Tea May Help Prevent Aneurysms: Study
Japan’s favorite beverage might be offering more than just a relaxing tea break, as researchers have discovered that it has protective effects against artery swelling in rats.