Ecology

The rate of sexual development of birds depends on the artificial illumination of cities

For a long time, scientists have been planning studies on how artificial lighting on city streets can affect the lives and health of people, animals, and birds. At the moment, few such studies have been conducted. Recently, German scientists conducted a series of studies that showed a clear impact of artificial city light on the health of European blackbirds.

Published: 24 February 2013, 09:22

Flowers will cure Alzheimer's disease

Recent studies have shown that some plants can cure age-related diseases that most people are susceptible to and even early-stage dementia.

Published: 29 January 2013, 09:02

The development of hydrocephalus has been linked to climate

Rainfall affects the incidence of childhood infections leading to hydrocephalus in Uganda, according to a team of researchers who have shown for the first time that brain infections are linked to the region's climate.

Published: 08 January 2013, 19:31

There is a direct link between Parkinson's disease and pesticides

Scientists at the University of California have found a link between Parkinson's disease and another pesticide, benomyl. This toxic pesticide was banned in the United States ten years ago, but its deadly effects are still felt.

Published: 07 January 2013, 18:43

Abrupt climate change has affected human evolution

Experts from the University of Pennsylvania have concluded that climate changes that occurred in East Africa about two million years ago could have influenced human evolution.

Published: 27 December 2012, 09:16

Smartphone will detect air quality

CitiSense is the name of this device, which is currently the only one capable of monitoring air quality in real time and displaying the test results on smartphone and computer screens.

Published: 26 December 2012, 10:38

Top 5 most useful houseplants

How clean do you think the air in your apartment is? Chemicals found in building materials, furniture, and air fresheners can make indoor air toxic.

Published: 19 December 2012, 15:20

Wild birds make a man happy

For a person in an urbanized society - with its constant rush, endless stream of cars, asphalt, iron, concrete - a few hours spent in nature certainly become a breath of fresh air.

Published: 19 December 2012, 14:20

The U.S. could switch to synthetic fuels

A team of scientists from Princeton University has concluded that the United States of America could switch to the production of synthetic fuels and stop importing crude oil.

Published: 06 December 2012, 10:25

Exhaust inhalation increases the risk of autism

Children who lived near busy roads were three times more likely to have autism than those who lived away from heavy traffic.

Published: 28 November 2012, 10:15