Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center Scientist Emerita and Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Chief Mangrove Scientific Advisor Dr. Jurgenne Primavera reported that the ‘region has the highest rate of mangrove loss.’
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Skeptical Individuals Are Slightly More Abreast In Science than ‘Believers’ In Climate Change
‘Political controversy over climate change cannot be attributed to the public’s limited ability to comprehend science,’ according to Dan Kahan, Professor of Psychology at Yale Law School.
High Levels Of Testosterone Can Trigger Development Of Prostate Cancer & Inhibit Hair Growth
Scientists found men who underwent prostate biopsies were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer if they had lost significant amounts of hair.
Prostate Cancer’s Surgical Treatment Does Not Extend Life To Cancer Sufferers
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the United States, with 186,000 new cases in 2008 and 28,600 deaths.
Scientists Discover ‘Insomnia Gene’, Key To New Mechanism By Which Sleep Is Regulated
‘Sleep is a fundamental behavior in all animals, and it is poorly understood from a scientific standpoint,’ according to Dr. Nicholas Stavropoulos, of Rockefeller University in New York.
Zinc Minerals Can Triple Survival Rate Of Young Children With Pneumonia
Research examined the benefits of zinc on pneumonia recovery. It has found out that zinc mineral can triple the survival chances of young children with pneumonia who are deficient with the mineral.
Breastfeeding Mothers Are less Likely To Develop Hypertension Later In Life
Mothers who breastfeed their babies for at least six months have lower blood pressure and they are less likely to develop hypertension later in life, according to a study.
Mutant Version Of the Deadly Bird Flu Virus, Feared It Could Be Used For Terrorist Attacks
A research team from Netherlands led by Ron Fouchier at Rotterdam’s Erasmus Medical Center said it had created a mutant version of the H5N1 bird flu virus that could for the first time be spread among mammals.
Perimeter Fence Of Beehives, A Good Deterrence To Farm Rampaging Elephants
A fence of beehives was invented and developed by Dr. Lucy King, a biologist after studying elephants’ fear of being stung by bees.
Indiscriminate Taking Of Dietary Supplements Cause More Harm Than Benefits
A healthy diet should provide enough nutrients without the need for supplements, health experts advise.