Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s leading cause of death, and up to 90% of CV events are related to our poor lifestyle choices. Adulthood…
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In “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, published in 1798, Thomas Malthus put forward his famous population trap concept, postulating the end of human…
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The arithmetic mean of a set of numbers is equal to the sum of that set of numbers divided by the number of elements in the set….
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Earwigs are insects that fall under the order Dermaptera. Containing about 2,000 individual species spread over 12 families, earwigs are one of the smaller groupings of insects….
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Wild ungulates such as deer, moose, goats, and boar are key drivers of forest ecosystems, as they can exert strong top-down control on forest structure…
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The teenage years can be a tumultuous time, and for teenagers burdened by social anxiety, such worries will often increase the difficulties they face. Research…
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Have you ever wondered if bacteria that infect us actively modify lipids found in the membrane that surround our cells, and if that actually determines…
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Engineered structures are present in almost all aspects of daily life. The houses and buildings in which we live and work, the cars we drive,…
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The surface of the Moon is pitted with a myriad of small impact craters (Figure 1). An important characteristic of lunar surface geology is the…
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Most people have feelings of shyness or nervousness in social situations. Many feel apprehensive before oral exams, feel shy and tongue-tied on a first date,…
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Sexting is apparently here to stay. According to a recent study, 1 in 4 American teens have received a sext, and 1 in 7 teens…
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