Uncategorized

  1. Animals

    Sumo wrestling keeps big ants in line

    In a Malaysian ant species, the large workers establish a hierarchy by engaging in spectacular shaking contests.

    By
  2. Earth

    Satellites show Earth is greener

    Daily observations from space for nearly 2 decades indicate that our planet is getting greener.

    By
  3. 19260

    Lowered melatonin secretion was an implied factor in the 35 percent increase in colon cancer among night shift nurses, compared with their daytime counterparts. A couple of altered lifestyle factors may contribute, as well: The night shift is often occasion for a sedentary work style, and decreased alertness might even affect daytime activity. Also, there […]

    By
  4. Earth

    Second cancer type linked to shift work

    Women who have worked at least a few nights a month for many years appear to face a somewhat increased risk of colorectal cancer.