Pandemic and paranoia
Reading Time: 2 minutesIN TIMES of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the journal eLife. “When our world changes unexpectedly, we want to blame that volatility on somebody, to make sense of it, and perhaps neutralize it,” […]
Forests are critical for promoting pollination in agriculture and biodiversity, says FAO report
Reading Time: 2 minutesROME: Forests and trees are critical for promoting pollination by bees, butterflies and other animals, and there is an urgent need to stop their habitat degradation and safeguard biodiversity, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] The report jointly produced by FAO and Bioversity […]
Women scientists in patenting bring double the experience to the table
Reading Time: 5 minutesIMAGINE a world without scientists. People who work in science careers are responsible for many of the things we benefit from daily – from ways to develop potential cures of diseases to engineering marvels, new technologies and strategies to meet the rapidly growing global demand for energy, food and healthcare services. Now, imagine a world where a […]