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Ecology Nov 18, 2021

Smaller than a grain of sand, phytoplankton are key to aquatic health

Scientists are inching closer to revealing the elusive mechanisms that tiny marine species activate to transform organic contaminants in water into less toxic chemicals.

Environment Nov 16, 2021

Cyanobacteria blooms exceed WHO thresholds in Midwest lakes

The U.S. Midwest is known for its rolling agricultural fields, its many lakes, and, as of late, its harmful algal blooms.

Earth Sciences Nov 8, 2021

Great Lakes' record warmth likely to fuel lake effect snow, may disrupt fish

The Great Lakes are experiencing record warmth this fall as water temperatures spike well above normal seasonal levels, fueling lake effect snow and potentially disrupting fish spawning.

Astronomy Nov 8, 2021

Planetary evolution reveals a volatile history

Just as human beings and all other living things exist in a vast number of forms thanks to their genetic makeup, so different types of planets occur due to the chemical processes at work in the dusty regions surrounding newborn ...

Environment Oct 28, 2021

Study shows warming climate will increase number of harmful algae blooms

When algae go wild, bad things can happen, especially when those algae produce toxic substances. The ripple effects can be potent and long-lasting.

Plants & Animals Oct 25, 2021

Researchers identify new threat to American chestnut trees

For lumber companies, the American chestnut was a nearly perfect tree—tall, straight, rot-resistant and easy to split. It also was prolific, sending up new shoots that grew quickly.

Earth Sciences Oct 22, 2021

Lake Superior is among the fastest-warming lakes on the planet. Climate change may be the culprit

The kayakers stood for a moment on the beach, marveling at the clear sweep of blue.

Earth Sciences Sep 30, 2021

Toxic algae blooms are getting worse, but oversight is lacking

Poisonous algae blooms are becoming more common in the US, threatening water supplies and public health. But so far, there are few state or federal guidelines, and local water managers could use some help, a UConn-led team ...

Mathematics Aug 26, 2021

Surprisingly popular voting algorithm developed to recover ranked choices

Imagine you are asked to rank the counties in Pennsylvania in terms of number of COVID-19 infections. Or you may be asked to rank the following cities in Pennsylvania based on their populations: Harrisburg, Allentown, Erie ...

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2021

The first real snapshot of algal bloom toxins in Lake Erie

Remote-sensing technology produces detailed images of the size and density of the harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Erie's western basin each year, but determining the bloom's toxicity relies on research that—literally—tests ...

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