DDT is a synthetic insecticide belonging to a class of chemicals called organochlorides. Also known as dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, it is one of the most effective yet controversial synthetic ...

Much of the Earth has been modified by humans, which has a flow-on effect on natural ecosystems, including the insects that carry disease. For the first time, researchers have examined when and how ...

Real-world applications Environmental control units are in use today in a wide range of industries, but they have their most obvious function in the military and fire/emergency services. When rapid ...

Medicine, Conflict and Survival, Vol. 27, No. 2 (May 2011), pp. 111-127 (17 pages) Armed violence is a significant public health problem. It results in fatal and non-fatal injuries and disrupts social ...