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Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

New marine protections could help wildlife thrive—but also squeeze San Diego fishermen

A proposal to expand one of San Diego's 11 marine protected areas would make it the largest in the county, and could help wildlife off Point Loma thrive. But miles gained would be miles lost to some local fishermen.

Cell & Microbiology Aug 5, 2024

Study analyzes potato-pathogen 'arms race' after Irish potato famine

In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen ...

Environment Aug 5, 2024

Cambodia PM launches project linking Mekong river to sea via canal

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a controversial $1.7 billion canal project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea.

Ecology Aug 3, 2024

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy, says new research

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world's oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They're found from polar waters to the equator, at the water's surface ...

Archaeology Aug 3, 2024

How the last meal of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian crocodile was revealed using modern science

What do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies? Perhaps your mind takes you back to a school trip to the museum, when you came face to face with a mummified person inside a glass case. Or maybe you think ...

Economics & Business Aug 3, 2024

Save our waves: Surfing pumps $2.71 billion into the Australian economy and boosts well-being

Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today, surfing is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and one of the latest additions to the Olympic games.

Earth Sciences Aug 2, 2024

Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' larger than average, scientists find

NOAA-supported scientists have announced that this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone"—an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life—is approximately 6,705 square miles, the 12th largest zone on record ...

Ecology Aug 2, 2024

Genetic mutation prompts 'deadbeat dad' fish to start raising their offspring

University of Maryland researcher Cheng-Yu Li was in the lab one day when he noticed a fish with a protruding jaw: A telltale sign that it was incubating eggs in its mouth, keeping its offspring safe until they were big enough ...

Plants & Animals Aug 2, 2024

Big sharks equal big impact, but there's a big problem: Those most affected by fishing are most needed for ocean health

Shark conservation must go beyond simply protecting shark populations—it must prioritize protecting the ecological roles of sharks, according to new research published in Science.

Earth Sciences Aug 1, 2024

Iceland's recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature's raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location for it. Since 2021, seven eruptions have taken place along the Reykjanes Peninsula, ...

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