For decades, scientists have looked to seaweed as an indicator of the health of coral reefs lying underneath.
How Seaweed Has Been Misleading Scientists About Reef Health
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Avian Flu Outbreaks in Marine Mammals Mark New Era for Deadly Virus
Last June, the phones at Marine Mammals of Maine began ringing — a lot. People walking the craggy shoreline of Casco Bay, which stretches north and south of Portland, were reporting sick or dead seals.
New Catalyst Transforms Carbon Dioxide Into Sustainable Byproduct
The need to capture CO2 and transport it for permanent storage or conversion into valued end uses is a national priority recently identified in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to move toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Scientists Begin to Unravel Global Role of Atmospheric Dust in Nourishing Oceans
New research led by an Oregon State University scientist begins to unravel the role dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while helping regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
RIPE Researchers Model ‘Link’ Between Improved Photosynthesis and Increased Yield
A team from the University of Illinois has modeled improving photosynthesis through enzyme modification and simulated soybean growth with realistic climate conditions, determining to what extent the improvements in photosynthesis could result in increased yields.
Vanishing Glaciers Threaten Alpine Biodiversity
With glaciers melting at unprecedented rates due to climate change, invertebrates that live in the cold meltwater rivers of the Alps will face widespread habitat loss, warn researchers.
