human development
Risk Perception: Social Exchange Can Amplify Subjective Fears
In our information society, information about risks such as Ebola and measles can spread like wildfire – be it through traditional and social media or through…
Finding farmland: New maps offer a clearer view of global agriculture
Knowing where agricultural land is located is crucial for regional and global food security planning, and information on field size offers valuable insight…
Molecular basis identified for tissue specific immune regulation in the eye and kidney
A protein called complement factor H (CFH) is responsible for regulating part of our immune system called the complement cascade. Genetic alterations in CFH…
Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and…
Climate change impacts to US coasts threaten public health, safety and economy
The report, Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: a technical input to the 2013 National Climate Assessment, authored by leading scientists and…
Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy
The report, Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: a technical input to the 2013 National Climate Assessment, authored by leading scientists and…