The chimpanzee is our closest living relative. The morphological differences between the two species are so large that there is no problem in distinguishing between them. However, the nucleotide difference between the two species is surprisingly small. The early genome comparison by DNA hybridization techniques suggested a nucleotide difference of 1-2%. Recently, direct nucleotide sequencing co...

•From 1,141 proposals, we identify 86 EU policy options for reducing deforestation•We assess the political feasibility to barriers•Many lack a proven theory of change trade-off between and potential impact Images distressed orangutans in Indonesia forest fires Brazil have increased public awareness deforestation across globe. Still, continues more or less unabated, driven by demand forest-risk ...

Abstract This document presents comprehensive historical accounts on the developments of finite element methods (FEM) since 1941, with a specific emphasis related to solid mechanics. We present overview beginning theoretical formulations and origins FEM, while discussing important that have enabled FEM become numerical method choice for so many problems rooted in