The animal known for its thick coat
As members of the subfamily Caprinae of the family Bovidae, muskoxen are more closely related to sheep and goats than to oxen; however, they are placed in their own genus, Ovibos (Latin:...
China’s supply-side slogan means different things to different people
To some it means upgrading China’s ubiquitous hole-in-the-wall noodle shops, to others it is manufacturing high-tech toilet seats. “Supply-side reform” is the buzz phrase at...
In Pakistan… Micro Hydro-Power Station helps environment, “makes life easier”
In her home in the remote Hunza valley, Gul Mehreen smiles as she places a tea kettle on the electric stove in her immaculate kitchen. As she makes tea for guests, the farmer jokes about “how...
Nordic pulp firms see future in turning birch trees into fashion
Nordic pulp makers are developing clean ways to turn birch and pine trees into clothes or sofa covers to help revive their industry and meet demand from fashion and furniture firms for alternative...
Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
That pesky kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have actually done you a favor. A U.S. study suggests that younger siblings might be really good for...
Astronaut Scott Kelly retiring after longest U.S. space mission
The astronaut who holds the American record for most time spent in space, Scott Kelly, will retire from NASA on April 1, the U.S. space agency said on Friday. Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail...
The most widespread pollutant in the U.S.
It may be hard to imagine that pollution could be invisible, but ozone is. The most widespread pollutant in the U.S. is also one of the most dangerous. Ozone is the most important photo-chemical...
Brain injury linked to increased risk of losing health insurance
People who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are more likely to lose or change their private health insurance coverage just when they need it most, according to a recent U.S. analysis. Examining...
