Science & Technology Big city life: Why are hyraxes making Palestinian urban areas their new home? Furry, gregarious and full of surprises – rock hyraxes are increasing in numbers outside their natural habitats in Palestine and […]
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 Super seaweed: the immune-stimulating and anti-HIV effects of brown algae Samples of a brown algae species from the Gulf of Mannar, the first marine Biosphere Reserve in India, were found […]
Science & Technology Going the green way: Rice husks as an eco-friendly source of silica Traditional production methods for silicon-based materials are highly energy-intensive and unsustainable, which is why researchers are now looking for “greener” […]