Meltwater influences ecosystems in the Arctic Ocean
In the summer months, sea ice from the Arctic drifts through Fram Strait into the Atlantic. Thanks to meltwater, a stable layer forms around...
Biodiversity loss in plants worldwide
Naturalized alien plants are causing a worldwide decline in the uniqueness of regional floras, according to the results of a global research project.
‘Forever chemicals’ latch onto sea spray to become airborne
When ocean waves break, microscopic particles break free into the air. For beachgoers, aerosolized sea salts contribute to the tousled 'beach hair' look. But...
Night lights: New global atlas maps out artificial light at night under the sea
A new study maps out areas of the ocean most affected by light pollution, and shows that up to 1.9 million km2 of the...
Finding new channels to selectively target pest insects
Ion channels in the nervous system are among the most important targets for insecticides. Understanding the structure of the channels is key for the...
Early bloomers: Using citizen-science data to investigate unseasonal flowering in Joshua trees
In November 2019, visitors to Joshua Tree National Park in California encountered a strange sight. Joshua trees and closely related Mojave yuccas, which normally...
New guidelines may help reduce tick-borne illness
The number of cases of tick-borne illnesses (TBIs) reported annually to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has more than doubled over...
Diet and temperature linked to metabolism in opaleye fish
Whether it's warm outside or cold, people generally eat about the same amount. But a fish's appetite can vary enormously with the temperature. As...
Study combines climatic, tectonic models to explain Andean conundrum
The Andes Mountains are much taller than plate tectonic theories predict they should be, a fact that has puzzled geologists for decades. Mountain-building models...
Evidence for shared earthquakes between San Andreas and San Jacinto faults
The San Andreas and San Jacinto faults have ruptured simultaneously at least three times in the past 2,000 years, most recently in 1812, according...
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