Climate and the evolution of mountains

Article Abstract:

New studies of the Himalaya and the Tibetan Plateau, which suggest a deep relation between climate and evolution of mountain systems is described and also, the development and evolution of mountain systems are, explored integrating theoretical and laboratory methods. Evidence suggests that northward slip along the South Tibetan fault system and simultaneous southward slip along the southern faults permit the southward extrusion of the fluid lower crustal channel below Tibet toward the Himalayan range front.

China, Environmental aspects, Natural history, Evolution (Biology), Evolution, Mountains, Himalaya Mountains, Climate, Tibetan Plateau

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Tackling malaria

Article Abstract:

A bite of an infected mosquito causes the deadly cycle of malaria, a disease that kills one to two million people annually in the African sub continent. If used properly and wisely interventions are available that could lead to decisive gains in prevention and treatment.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Prevention, Malaria, Protozoan diseases

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The big potential of small farms

Article Abstract:

Farmers working on small plots of marginal land in Africa, Asia and Latin Africa are unable to grow enough food for supporting their families. Small farmers can increase their incomes by using inexpensive irrigation systems and growing high-value crops.

Production management, Economic aspects, Technology application, Irrigation farming, Farms, Small, Small farms

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