Early inhabitants fertilized the soil with charcoal from fire remains and food waste.
Innovation by Ancient Farmers Adds to Biodiversity of the Amazon, Study Shows
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Clear Signs of Brain Injury With Severe COVID-19
Certain patients who receive hospital care for coronavirus infection (COVID-19) exhibit clinical and neurochemical signs of brain injury, a University of Gothenburg study shows.
The Smallest Motor In The World
The smallest motor in the world - consisting of just 16 atoms: this was developed by a team of researchers from Empa and EPFL.
Parks vs. People: In Guatemala, Communities Take Best Care of the Forest
When the government of Guatemala created the Maya Biosphere Reserve in 1990 to protect Central America’s largest rainforest, conservationists felt betrayed that a big chunk was given to local communities for sustainable logging.
Off the Scales: Fish Armor Both Tough and Flexible
Humans have drawn technological inspiration from fish scales going back to ancient times: Romans, Egyptians, and other civilizations would dress their warriors in scale armor, providing both protection and mobility.
SFU Researchers Working to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors in Long-Term Care
Simon Fraser University researchers are hoping their latest study on seniors will help to address one of their biggest physical challenges — injury from falls.
