Tag: tropical
‘Neglected tropical diseases’ now face even more neglect
By Patrick Adams For close to two decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development has partnered with countries around the world to combat neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs. The term refers to a group of diseases that affect more than a billion people, causing severe pain, disfigurement, disability and in some cases death. They’re referred…
Tropical Vacation Essentials: What to Pack to Beat the Summer Heat
From a chic cowboy hat to aluminum-free deodorant, these warm-weather must-haves will keep you cool on your upcoming vacay. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’ve got a tropical vacation coming up, first of all, I’m jealous. And second of all, it’s…
Why These Tropical Trees Love a Lightning Strike
Why These Tropical Trees Love a Lightning Strike One species of tropical tree seems not only to survive lightning strikes but also to thrive because of them By Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least…