Best sunscreens still unavailable in the US
Americans who hit the beach will apply sunscreen to block UV rays, but some of the best sunscreen chemicals aren't available here. [...]Read More... from...
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What psychologists know about bullying
A special issue of American Psychologist provides some insight into what scientists currently know about bullying in US schools. [...]Read More... from What psychologists know...
Honey bees, eusocial by their genes, still perish
More bee colonies died last summer, compared to the winter, new research shows. That's never happened before. Scientists wonder why. [...]Read More... from Honey bees,...
Distracted driving is still a problem for teens
The latest report about teenage driving shows that cellphone use can still be a problem because it takes drivers' eyes off the road for too...
Algal blooms more frequent in Chesapeake
The frequency of harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay has been increasing over the past 20 years, thanks to excess nitrogen runoff. [...]Read More......
Obama conditionally allows drilling in Arctic
The move is a victory for Shell & the petroleum industry. Environmentalists warn that any accident could lead to a catastrophe. [...]Read More... from Obama...
6th base found in eukaryotic DNA
A 6th nitrogenous base, once thought to exist only in bacteria, has been found in the DNA of eukaryotic cells. [...]Read More... from 6th base...
Facebook for dolphins?
Dolphins, like humans, develop friendships, preferences for spending time with certain other dolphins, and extensive social networks. [...]Read More... from Facebook for dolphins?
Measuring photosynthesis on a global scale
Measuring photosynthesis is a real-time way of monitoring the health of forest canopies. It can be tracked continuously from orbiting satellites. [...]Read More... from Measuring...
Chronic violence puts kids at a disadvantage
Kids living in poverty have a harder time coping with violence in their lives than their more affluent counterparts. That makes school tough. [...]Read More......