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Vulnerability of Red Sea Urchins to Climate Change Depends on Location
Scientists found that red sea urchin populations are adapted to local environments, but some populations will suffer more than others as conditions change in the future.
Epigenetic "reboot" reverses aging in mice and could extend lifespan
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have investigated why we age, and identified a possible way to reverse it. In tests in mice, the team showed that epigenetic “software glitches” drive the symptoms of aging – and a system reboot can reverse them, potentially extending lifespan.
Study: New ‘Whipping Jet’ Sprayer Controls How Aerosols Move
Aerosols are tiny particles that can have a significant impact on Earth’s climate and human health.
Texas Scientists Rescue Record-High Numbers of Stranded Loggerhead Turtles, Investigate Causes
More than 100 people gathered recently along the Padre Island shore in Texas to witness eight healed and robust sea turtles being released into the waters of the Gulf Coast.
Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica Calves Giant Iceberg
A huge iceberg (1550 km²), almost the size of Greater London, has broken off the 150m thick Brunt Ice Shelf.