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Climate Change and the Decline of Mayan Civilization

New evidence shows that droughts were a significant factor in the fall of the Mayan civilization. Paleoclimatologist Douglas Kennett of Pennsylvania State University led an international team of…

Can HIV Be Cured?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and its more advanced counterpart, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), affect approximately 34 million people worldwide, with the number of infected patients growing…

Biodegradable Plastic: Its Promises and Consequences

Living “green” has become a popular trend in the last twenty years, and reducing oil consumption remains an important goal for the sustainably-minded today. One of the top…