Science & Technology Pediatricians must educate girls about menstruation. Period. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians routinely educate girls about menstruation and feminine hygiene. However, a recent study […]
Science & Technology Scientists discover a new crab-eating rat species in Ecuador The rediscovery of two museum specimens in Azuay, Ecuador encouraged researchers to investigate whether the small rodents actually represented a […]
Science & Technology Diabetes and cognitive dysfunction: an unhealthy lifestyle impacts both An unhealthy lifestyle is a major contributing factor for cognitive decline, which in turn is a risk factor for the […]
Science & Technology Scientists against plastic: Are polysaccharides made from marine biomass a winning strategy? The future of our planet is at stake. Plastic waste is piling up and nature-inspired alternatives are urgently needed. In a quest to tackle this issue, scientists are actively looking for sustainable solutions – even in the deepest corners of the Earth.