Property rights are essential in western market societies and often taken for granted. They are ubiquitous and we do not question them. They are also a crucial element in the discussion of natural resource management.
Who Owns our Natural Resources?
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Why Do Birds Fly Differently? New USC Study Examines the Evolution of Feathers
Birds of a feather may flock together, but the feathers of birds differ altogether.
Sustainable Infrastructure Choices Identified for Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Arc
The Oxford University-led Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) has developed globally unique methods for simulating future population, housing growth and demand for infrastructure services.
The Coldest Reaction
The coldest chemical reaction in the known universe took place in what appears to be a chaotic mess of lasers.
Studies Highlight Fragility of Antarctic Ecosystems
Two studies published in a special issue of the journal Science Advances this week (27 November 2019) highlight the fragility of the Antarctic and its ecosystems in the lead up to the COP25 meeting in Madrid.
UMD-Led Team Creates Novel Material That Potentially Offers an Efficient, Eco-Friendly Advance in Cooling Technology
An international research team led by the University of Maryland has developed a novel elastocaloric cooling material that is highly efficient, eco-friendly and easily scaled-up for commercial use.
