Marine
Carbohydrate produced by bacteria triggers marine biofouling
Most bottom-dwelling marine invertebrate animals, such as sponges, corals, worms and oysters, produce tiny larvae that swim in the ocean...
Catching a new star
Researchers in Japan have discovered a new species of starfish. The discovery came about thanks to collaborative work among researchers,...
The variability of ocean weather
Tropical waters are not as thermally stable as once thought. Ocean waters vary widely in temperature over space and time,...
Preventing Parkinson’s disease may lie in seaweed antioxidants
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in motor...
Nature’s design marvel: How shark skin’s denticles adapt to wide speed
New findings on how sharks achieve drag reduction could inspire the design of riblets for more efficient aircraft and boats....
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed
The formation of Earth’s continents billions of years ago set the stage for life to thrive. But scientists disagree over...
Ancient Antarctic microorganisms are aggressive predators
In Antarctica is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it remains ice-free all year round despite...
Seawater barium and sulfide removal improved marine habitability for the Cambrian Explosion of early animals
This study is led by Dr. Wei Wei, PhD student Lin-Hui Dong, and Prof. Fang Huang at the University of...
Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
Two of the planet’s more pressing environmental stressors have the potential to alter the growth and reproductive output of plants...
Warming stops tiny organisms working together
Hotter conditions prevent two tiny organisms working together for mutual benefit, new research shows.Credit: Dr Ben Makin Hotter conditions prevent...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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