The Sahel is a semi-arid region of transition in Africa between the Sahara and the Sudanian Savanna, which is extremely sensitive to the precipitation change.
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Location, Location, Location: Proximity to the Mainland Determines How Coral Reef Communities Respond to Major Environmental Disturbances
Severe weather and environmental disturbances, such as cyclones or thermal coral bleaching, affect specific areas of coral reefs differently, new research has shown.
New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain
Calcium is a critical signaling molecule for most cells, and it is especially important in neurons.
World's Biggest Bee Found
An international team of scientists and conservationists has announced the finding of what many consider to be the ‘holy grail’ of bee discoveries – Wallace’s giant bee.
Pharmaceutical Residues in Fresh Water Pose a Growing Environmental Risk
Over the past 20 years, concentrations of pharmaceuticals have increased in freshwater sources all over the world, as research by environmental experts at Radboud University has revealed.
Less Burnout Seen Among U.S. Physicians
The epidemic levels of physicians reporting burnout dropped modestly in 2017, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Mayo Clinic and the American Medical Association.


