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Bornean orangutans' canopy movements flag conservation targets

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Jul 18 2017

Bornean orangutans living in forests impacted by human commerce seek areas of denser canopy enclosure, taller trees, and sections with trees of uniform height, according to new research. These orangutans are critically endangered, and despite intense conservation efforts, their numbers continue to decline. Additional habitat management strategies that account for their presence in forests affected by logging and other human activity are needed to ensure the species' survival.

New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections

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Jul 18 2017

A new test is the best-to-date in differentiating Zika virus infections from infections caused by similar viruses. The assay is currently in the licensing process and researchers hope it will be available to the medical community soon.

Watching the Eclipse? Why Sunglasses Won't Cut It

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Jul 18 2017

Even though both look like tinted shades, eclipse viewers are very different from ordinary sunglasses, because they filter out far more light.

How Experiments in Space Can Lead to Better Treatments for Nerve-Gas Poisoning

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Jul 18 2017

Scientists are hoping to develop better treatments for nerve-gas poisoning by sending their experiments into space. Here's how this helps.

Court orders Russia to pay Dutch 5.4 mln euros for Greenpeace ship

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Jul 18 2017

Court orders Russia to pay Dutch 5.4 mln euros for Greenpeace shipRussia must pay 5.4 million euros ($6.25 million) in damages to the Netherlands for the 2013 seizure of Greenpeace's Arctic S

Why Some Plant-Based Diets Are Healthier Than Others

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Jul 18 2017

Why Some Plant-Based Diets Are Healthier Than OthersEating a plant-based diet is good for your health — but some plant-based diets are better than others, a new study that spanned nearly three dec

Missouri Woman Dies from Tick Bite: What Is Bourbon Virus?

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Jul 18 2017

Missouri Woman Dies from Tick Bite: What Is Bourbon Virus?A woman in Missouri recently died from a rare tick-borne illness called Bourbon virus disease, which was first identified only a few ye

What Could Space Archaeologists Tell Us about Astronaut Culture?

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Jul 18 2017

Space archaeologists want to understand the "microsociety" of astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Remains of Medieval Saint's Hut Could Aid Search for Missing Monastery

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Jul 18 2017

The evidence could tell archaeologists where to look for an influential monastery.

Removing CO2 from the air required to safeguard children's future

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Jul 18 2017

Reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is not enough to limit global warming to a level that wouldn't risk young people's future, according to a new study by scientists who say we need negative emissions. Measures such as reforestation could accomplish much of the needed CO2 removal from the atmosphere, but continued high fossil fuel emissions would demand expensive technological solutions to extract CO2 and prevent dangerous warming.