News

Zoological Investigations

The Puerto Rican parrot (Amazona vittata) is the only endemic parrot species in Puerto Rico. The Taino Indians referred to this parrot as higuaca or…


Tenofovir troubles

Just weeks after research on tenofovir gel, a preventative HIV treatment for women, won a prize from the African Academy of Sciences — as reported…


Still working on it

After much contemplating and an abundance of hemming and hawing, I’ve determined that I’m confused. Let me explain: earlier this month the video game industry…




Fact sheet: crime and punishment in Canada

Police reported crime In 2010, police reported overall crime in Canada reached its lowest level since 1970s, according to Statistics Canada; since 1999, police-reported violent…