Scientists analyzed data on antibiotic use from 76 countries between 2005 and 2015 and found that the consumption of these medications has increased rapidly in middle and low-income countries.
Scientific Figure: Time series graph
How can we better prevent polio?
Scientists wanted to develop a polio vaccine which requires only one injection to better prevent the disease in developing countries.
How can a community protect everyone from disease?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to find out what affects how long herd immunity lasts.
Are poachers rhinos’ only problem?
Researchers wanted to know if illegal hunters are the only problem rhinos are facing or other factors also influence their survival.
Why is the world’s most expensive fungus disappearing?
Researchers wanted to know why the populations of the most expensive fungus in the world – the caterpillar fungus – are declining.
Can medicine stop malaria?
Scientists wanted to find out if mass drug administration is an effective tool for malaria control.
Are we powering our way into a climate crisis?
Researchers wanted to know how many current or future power plants people could run while complying with the Paris climate agreement, which set a worldwide goal for limiting greenhouse gases.
How common are superbugs in US hospitals?
Researchers analyzed records of patients in US hospitals to see the trends in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
Not just ivory – another threat for Asian elephants?
Conservation scientists discovered a new threat to elephant populations in Myanmar (Burma).
How can we quickly assess the status of eagles?
Scientists created a mathematical model which allows them to examine whether commonly used metrics for assessing the health of eagle populations are reliable.
