The UK’s new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough begins its polar science trials in Antarctica this week.
RRS Sir David Attenborough Begins Polar Science Trials
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Cold Water Fish Can Adapt to Climate Change by Breeding With Warm Water Relatives
Temperatures are rising faster than many species can evolve to cope with them, posing a long-term threat to their survival.
Honey Bee Colony Loss in the U.S. Linked to Mites, Extreme Weather, and Pesticides
About one-third of the food eaten by Americans comes from crops pollinated by honey bees, yet the insect is dying off at alarming rates.
Fishing in Synchrony Brings Mutual Benefits for Dolphins and People in Brazil, Research Shows
By working together, dolphins and net-casting fishers in Brazil each catch more fish, a rare example of an interaction by two top predators that is beneficial to both parties, researchers have concluded following 15 years of study of the practice.
New Carbon Nanotube Yarn Harvests Mechanical Energy
Nanotechnology researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have made novel carbon nanotube yarns that convert mechanical movement into electricity more effectively than other material-based energy harvesters.
Antarctic Iceberg on the Move
On January 22, 2023, the British Antarctic Survey reported that a new iceberg had broken from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf.
