Predicting heat waves? Look half a world away

When heavy rain falls over the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia and the eastern Pacific Ocean, it is a good indicator that temperatures in...

Unique oil-eating bacteria found in world’s deepest ocean trench, Mariana Trench

Research that reveals what lies at the bottom of the deepest part of the ocean -- the Mariana Trench. Until now, scientists knew more...

New research supports volcanic origin of Kiruna-type iron ores

The origin of giant apatite-iron oxide ores of the so-called 'Kiruna-type' has been the topic of a long standing debate that has lasted for...

Bacteria surrounding coral reefs change in synchrony, even across great distance

A study revealed that the bacteria present in the water overlying dozens of coral reefs changed dramatically during the night, and then returned to...

Getting to the root of plant simulations

Researchers have developed a new algorithm to bolster what once were static models of root dynamics, providing researchers a clearer picture of what's really...

Advanced virtual technology captures how coral reefs recover after bleaching

Researchers have used new imaging software to detect dramatic recovery after a bleaching event on the reefs surrounding remote Palmyra Atoll in the tropical...

Rethinking conservation efforts for improved biodiversity

A new study looked into why the global commitment towards the expansion of protected areas has not delivered the expected conservation benefits. Researchers propose...

New research adds to work of Prandtl, father of modern aerodynamics

Researchers used both linear stability theory and direct numerical simulations to uncover, for the first time, fluid instabilities in the Prandtl model for katabatic...

Conservationists discover hidden diversity in ancient frog family

Research scientists have uncovered hidden diversity within a type of frog found only in the Seychelles, showing that those on each island have their...

How will tropical mammals react to rising temperatures?

How wildlife will react to climate change is an open question, but one of the first studies to compare the responses of tropical mammals...

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