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Sharks: Bad Creatures or Bad Image?
November 7, 2012 Historically, the media have been particularly harsh to sharks, and it's affecting their survival. A new study reviewed worldwide media coverage of sharks -- and the majority isn't ... > full story -
New Strategy for Fingerprint Visualization Developed
November 6, 2012 Identifying fingerprints on paper is a commonly used method in police forensic work, but unfortunately it is not easy to make those fingerprints visible. Now, scientists have developed a new approach ... > full story -
We're More Passive Than We Predict When Sexually Harassed, New Study Shows
November 5, 2012 Sexual harassment is devastating in and of itself for its victims, but new research shows there can be an even more insidious and troubling consequence that goes along with ... > full story -
Loser-Pays-All Rule in Criminal Cases Could Work for Wealthy Defendants
November 5, 2012 Adopting a loser-pays-all rule for criminal litigation would likely be feasible only if the rule applied to defendants who are wealthy, says a ... > full story -
World's Rarest Whale Seen for the First Time
November 5, 2012 A whale that is almost unknown to science has been seen for the first time after two individuals -- a mother and her male calf -- were stranded and died on a New Zealand beach. A new report offers ... > full story -
Plant Inventory Looks for Rare Species, Maps out Future Conservation
October 31, 2012 The St. Francois Mountains, in the southeastern part of Missouri, are home to the state's highest peaks and only igneous glades. This unique area harbors a diverse flora that is currently under ... > full story -
Bullying Has Long-Term Health Consequences
October 30, 2012 Childhood bullying can lead to long term health consequences, including general and mental health issues, behavioral problems, eating disorders, smoking, alcohol use, and homelessness, a study has ... > full story -
Footwear Forensics: CSI Needs to Tread Carefully
October 26, 2012 A new computer algorithm can analyze the footwear marks left at a crime scene according to clusters of footwear types, makes and tread patterns even if the imprint recorded by crime scene ... > full story -
Bushmeat Pushes African Species to the Brink
October 25, 2012 A recent report says illegal hunting of wildlife in South African Development Community (SADC) states can lead to the eradication of many species across extensive areas and even complete ecological ... > full story -
Restricting High-Risk Individuals from Owning Guns Saves Lives, Report Finds
October 25, 2012 A new report examines policies and initiatives for reducing gun violence in the U.S. by reforming current gun policies. The report includes the following key findings: easy access to firearms with ... > full story
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