Working on a lobster boat in Swan's Island, Maine, typically means an early wake-up call. The boats head out around 5:30 in the morning.
Ecology
Feb 23, 2016
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Mussels are the natural treatment plants of bodies of water and, therefore, just as important as bees. Unfortunately, they are equally threatened: most of the world's mussel stocks are in decline and some species face extinction. ...
Ecology
Jan 8, 2016
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These tiny creatures are Arctic surfclams. They're getting packed up for a trip to the shore. With some help, they're about to take up residence in an intertidal mudflat on the Maine coast, or 'Downeast' as they say around ...
Ecology
Dec 15, 2015
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In an important step toward creating a practical underwater glue, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have designed a synthetic material that combines the key functionalities of interfacial mussel foot proteins, creating a single, ...
Materials Science
Nov 24, 2015
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Inspired by a naturally occurring material found in marine mussels, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new flame retardant to replace commercial additives that are often toxic and can accumulate ...
Materials Science
Oct 5, 2015
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Imagine you have a tenant living in your house. They're keeping your fridge topped up. But in addition to this, they're producing all kinds of toxic substances. More harm than good? Not necessarily; it all depends what you're ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 21, 2015
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The freshwater mussel Westralunio carteri has vanished from nearly half its former range, prompting the bivalves entry onto WA's threatened species listing.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2015
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Climate change models predict that sea temperatures will rise significantly, including in the tropics. In these areas, rainfall is also predicted to increase, reducing the salt concentration of the surface layer of the sea. ...
Environment
Jul 3, 2015
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Hot water could be the answer to stopping aquatic invasive species from "hitchhiking" around Britain on anglers' and canoeists' kit, according to a new study.
Ecology
Apr 8, 2015
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A Purdue University chemist has developed an adhesive technology that could help bond items in wet, moist conditions such as human tissue or underwater construction - by studying mussels and oysters.
Materials Science
Apr 3, 2015
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