Researcher discovers plankton adjusts to changing ocean temperatures
(Phys.org) —It was often assumed marine plankton would be easy prey, especially in the dense viscosity of colder waters, but that is not necessarily so.
(Phys.org) —It was often assumed marine plankton would be easy prey, especially in the dense viscosity of colder waters, but that is not necessarily so.
Ecology
Mar 7, 2013
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(Phys.org)—It weighed about 155 pounds and had a 34-foot wingspan, close to the size of an F-16 fighter jet. A five-foot-long skull looked down from a standing height similar to that of a modern giraffe. By all measures, ...
Archaeology
Nov 7, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Many simple models of plant response to warming climates predict vegetation to find cooler and/or wetter locations, generally moving upslope from their current positions.
Ecology
Aug 2, 2012
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Recent research led by Tigga Kingston, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University, delivers a stark warning concerning the distressing decline of flying foxes and related species, also known ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 1, 2023
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The ability to regulate salt and water balance is a significant challenge for animals living in freshwater habitats worldwide. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists studied ...
Evolution
Sep 30, 2022
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Narissra Punyanunt-Carter co-edited the book 'Communication Begins with Children,' which helps adults who have children or work with children effectively communicate with them.
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2021
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A new study suggests last year's Economic Impact Payments provided essential support.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2021
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In Texas, mesquite trees are as common as football, thunderstorms and hot summer nights. It is a staple of outdoor cooking and prevalent in almost every part of the state.
Plants & Animals
Sep 17, 2020
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Hurricane Laura was the most documented hurricane to ever make landfall in the U.S.
Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2020
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The study by Texas Tech scholars found deer prefer newly cleared areas in summer months and older areas during the winter.
Plants & Animals
May 8, 2020
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