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12/30/2019
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By Grace Olson
Crabs are nature’s “gray men” – experts are looking at how they blend in with their surroundings
Some crabs inhabit the shorelines, but not everyone notices them. You would have to look really closely to see the vague outline of these crustaceans in their habitat. Their ability to camouflage did not happen by chance. Scientists believe that their habitat influenced how these crabs evolved. Researchers from the University of Exeter‘s Penryn Campus in the […]
12/28/2019
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By Grace Olson
Why do deep-sea dragonfish have invisible teeth?
The deep-see dragonfish is truly a predator meant for the murky depths of the ocean. Aside from its dark skin that allows it to blend in with the ocean’s depths, it has another tool in its arsenal: invisible teeth. A team of oceanographers and materials scientists from the University of California and the INM-Leibniz Insititute for New Materials in Germany discovered […]
12/23/2019
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By Grace Olson
Weird wonders of the deep: The coffinfish can hold its breath for up to 4 minutes at a time
It’s not every day you get to see a fish holding its breath, let alone for up to relatively long stretches of time. But this is exactly the sight that greeted researchers Nicholas Long and Stacy Farina while observing footage captured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) remotely operated vehicles (ROV). According to the […]
12/10/2019
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By Grace Olson
Researchers find evidence of microplastics in Colorado RAIN SAMPLES: Where is it coming from?
Microplastics are everywhere these days. They are even falling from the sky, a recent study finds. Researchers from various institutions in the US, including the US Geological Survey (USGS), found microplastics in rain samples collected from the Denver-Boulder urban corridor and other sites along Colorado’s Front Range. Their findings, which were published on the USGS […]
12/05/2019
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By Grace Olson
Plastic pollution is killing beneficial bacteria in the ocean that help us breathe
When it comes to pollution, not even the smallest organism is safe from its effects. Researchers from various institutions in Australia and Denmark revealed that plastic in the ocean inhibits the growth and oxygen production of photosynthetic marine bacteria. These bacteria are believed to be responsible for up to 10 percent of the oxygen production in […]
12/04/2019
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By Grace Olson
Trees in cities grow fast but die young, unlike rural trees: Existing trees must be preserved and cared for, advise researchers
In recent years, more and more cities have adopted green initiatives to combat the effects of massive urbanization on the environment. These green initiatives employ projects such as planting more trees along streets and city parks, among others. However, a recent study published in PLOS ONE revealed that urban trees are different from trees growing in rural […]
12/04/2019
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By Grace Olson
Researchers identify CRUCIAL 10- to 15-second moment that can signal a magnitude 7 megaquake
A pair of researchers may have found a way to predict how strong an earthquake will be. Diego Melgar from the University of Oregon and Gavin Hayes from the National Earthquake Information Center of the US Geological Survey (USGS) analyzed and compared information between various databases and GPS-gathered intel. Through this, they pinpointed a specific moment during […]
11/20/2019
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By Grace Olson
Even birds get something out of organic animal farms, says research
Organic farms not only produce healthy foods – they increase bird populations as well, a recent study finds. Researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland found that organic animal farms are the most effective measures to reverse the decreasing bird numbers in Europe. The study, which was published in PLOS ONE, highlighted the importance of birds on […]
11/17/2019
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By Grace Olson
5 Easy ways to reduce ocean pollution
The ocean has become a plastic soup. In 2010, scientists estimated that eight million tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year, and the numbers only increase each year. This is a problem for marine animals and humans alike. To prevent this problem from getting bigger, people have to start implementing (and following) measures […]
11/17/2019
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By Grace Olson
Conservationists study rare species to understand how biodiversity protects ecosystems – and humans
Conservationists aim to preserve – and potentially save – different species and ecosystems around the world. This is especially vital for rare species, but scientists have found that research on how rare species impact ecosystems are sorely lacking. A recent study from the U.S. and Australia highlighted the need to identify how these rare species contribute to […]
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