Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
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Rising Global Shipping Traffic Could Lead to Surge in Invasive Species
Rising global maritime traffic could lead to sharp increases in invasive species around the world over the next 30 years, according to a new study by McGill University researchers.
Transparent and Self-Healing Electronic Skin
NUS scientists have taken inspiration from underwater invertebrates like jellyfish to create an electronic skin with similar functionality.
NASA-NOAA Satellite Catches Last Burst of Energy in Tropical Depression 03W
Tropical Depression 03W has dissipated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, but not without one last show of strength on infrared satellite imagery.
Depression Screening Does Not Impact Quality of Life after Heart Attack
After suffering a heart attack or unstable angina (chest pain caused by blocked arteries), patients who were systematically screened for depression and referred for treatment when appropriate did not show a significant improvement in quality of life compared with those who received no depression screening, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session.
Trembling Aspen Leaves Could Save Future Mars Rovers
Researchers at the University of Warwick have been inspired by the unique movement of trembling aspen leaves, to devise an energy harvesting mechanism that could power weather sensors in hostile environments and could even be a back-up energy supply that could save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.