Rarely observed circling behaviors of endangered basking sharks have now been explained as "shark speed dating" courtship displays, thanks to a new study.
Plants & Animals
Sep 13, 2022
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During heavy rains, Hawaii's streams, rivers, and nearshore waters change on microscopic levels. Bacteria in these aquatic systems increase, and some of these bacteria can be harmful to human health. They can cause problems ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 6, 2022
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A world-class collaborative research project has found that the Australian population of southern right whales is calving less frequently and fewer whales visited Australia's coastlines this whale season than expected, putting ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2022
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Saildrones, so-called "robot surfboards," will be guided into hurricanes in the Atlantic for the second straight year, with the goal of improving storm forecasts.
Earth Sciences
Aug 11, 2022
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Endangered sharks, rays and skates in the Mediterranean are more frequently caught in protected than in unprotected areas, according to research published Tuesday highlighting the need for better conservation for critically ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have examined the dynamic changes in the resilience of UK wastewater treatment works, now known as Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), and discovered that environmental ...
Environment
Aug 5, 2022
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It may not always be clear why global temperature rise must be kept below 1.5℃, compared to 2℃ or 3℃. Research published today in the journal Science shows this apparently small distinction will make all the difference ...
Environment
Jul 29, 2022
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Humanity must heal oceans made sick by climate change, pollution and overfishing in order to rescue marine life and save ourselves, experts warned ahead of a major UN conference opening Monday in Lisbon.
Environment
Jun 25, 2022
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High concentrations of disinfection byproducts in tap water are a possible culprit in adverse health outcomes.
Environment
Jun 24, 2022
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The Great Lakes in the Midwest U.S. comprise the largest unfrozen freshwater stores on Earth. But too much of a good thing can create problems. New research using the most advanced regional climate modeling systems finds ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 22, 2022
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