A new study from the University of Alberta has uncovered a 39 per cent increase in dissolved organic carbon flowing from the Mackenzie River into the Arctic Ocean, linked to accelerating permafrost melt in the circumpolar ...
Earth Sciences
May 17, 2016
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Plastics are all around us. They are found in containers and packing materials, children's toys, medical devices and electronics.
Environment
Apr 21, 2016
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Researchers have discovered a 'bizarre' microorganism which plays a key role in the food web of Earth's oceans.
Earth Sciences
Mar 22, 2016
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Although historically seen as solitary animals, new research being presented here shows sharks may have a more complex social structure than previously thought. Using tracking devices to trace the movements of individual ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 22, 2016
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Not only is Greenland's melting ice sheet adding huge amounts of water to the oceans, it could also be unleashing 400,000 metric tons of phosphorus every year - as much as the mighty Mississippi River releases into the Gulf ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 2, 2016
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The most efficient way to clean up ocean plastics and avoid harming ecosystems is to place plastic collectors near coasts, according to a new study.
Environment
Jan 18, 2016
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As nations across the globe negotiate how to reduce their contributions to climate change, researchers at Penn are investigating just how the coming changes will impact the planet. What's clear is that the effect extends ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2015
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The hunting ability and growth of sharks will be dramatically impacted by increased CO2 levels and warmer oceans expected by the end of the century, a University of Adelaide study has found.
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2015
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The Royal Research Ship Discovery has completed her first year of research. Over a series of nine research expeditions, scientists studied the seasonal events taking place in UK shelf waters throughout the year. The vessel, ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 7, 2015
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Imagine being in a car with the gas pedal stuck to the floor, heading toward a cliff's edge. Metaphorically speaking, that's what climate change will do to the key group of ocean bacteria known as Trichodesmium, scientists ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 1, 2015
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