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- Ants are as Effective as Pesticides http://scitech.au.dk/en/roemer/5-2015/ants-are-as-effective-as-pesticides/ 84 comments
- Children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55% less risk of developing various mental disorders later in life, shows a new study, emphasizing the need for designing green and healthy cities for the future. http://scitech.au.dk/en/about-science-and-technology/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/being-surrounded-by-green-space-in-childhood-may-improve-mental-health-of-adults/ 1383 comments science
- Oil rigs may end their days as valuable artificial reefs. A large group of international researchers have encouraged environmental authorities across the globe to rethink the idea of removing oil rigs, wind turbines and other installations in the sea when they are worn out. http://scitech.au.dk/en/about-science-and-technology/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/oil-rigs-may-end-their-days-as-valuable-artificial-reefs/ 20 comments science
- Climate not to blame for the disappearance of large mammals http://scitech.au.dk/en/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/climate-not-to-blame-for-the-disappearance-of-large-mammals/ 4 comments science
- Ants are as effective as pesticides: A new scientific review shows that when farmers use ants as pest controllers, it is just as effective as using chemicals. In addition, the method is sustainable – and far cheaper. http://scitech.au.dk/en/roemer/5-2015/ants-are-as-effective-as-pesticides/ 880 comments science
- Climate not to blame for the disappearance of large mammals: A new study unequivocally points to humans as the cause of the mass extinction of large animals all over the world during the course of the last 100,000 years. http://scitech.au.dk/en/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/climate-not-to-blame-for-the-disappearance-of-large-mammals/ 746 comments science
- Extreme weather caused by climate change in the coming decades is likely to have profound implications for distributions of insects and other invertebrates. This is suggested by a new study of insects in tropical and temperate regions of Australia http://scitech.au.dk/en/roemer/feb14/ekstremt-vejr-afgoer-insekters-udbredelse/ 6 comments science
- Better sex in return for good gifts: A male spider that gives its selected female a nuptial gift is allowed to mate with her for a longer period of time and provide more sperm than a male that fails to come with a gift http://scitech.au.dk/en/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/gode-gaver-giver-bedre-sex/ 4 comments science