Zinc Supplements: How Much is Too Much? Seahorse Study Reveals Cautionary Tale
Featured Image Caption: Seahorses are charismatic creatures with long snouts that resemble horses. Seahorses are slow swimmers and rely on
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Need Arsenic Removal? Call PAUL!
Featured Image Caption: The Carnon River is known to be impacted from metal mining in the area. Arsenic is one
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Birds of a feather flock to bad weather: Study reveals how seabirds chase cyclones
Oceanic seabirds can spend weeks at a time traveling thousands of kilometers in search of food on the open ocean. A new study finds a perplexing and never-before-seen behavior in which birds intentionally follow cyclones across the north Atlantic. Researchers compared the trajectories of storms with GPS tracks of birds and examined how ocean conditions change in the wakes of cyclones. They conclude that cyclones enhance mixing of ocean waters and bring prey to the surface where they are easily accessible food sources for birds.
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Counting the Uncountable: The Global Biomass and Population of Land Arthropods
The world’s landmasses are teeming with insects, spiders, and their relatives. How many are there, and how much do they weigh?
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What the Floods in The South of Brazil Can Teach Us About the Future?
In April 2024, the south of Brazil was devastated by floods. What can we do to prevent climate change events in our future?
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Exploring Mars on Earth: Sequencing Microbes in the Atacama Plateau
Featured Image Caption: The Atacama region is known for its harsh climate and undrinkable water.. Lakes in this area are
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Mowing through challenges: cutting-edge ways to improve grassland restoration efforts
A new study explores how grassland restoration can be limited by seed dispersal, plant competition, and environmental factors. Drawing from ecological theory to test the best restoration strategies, researchers recommend mowing to manage weeds and promote native plant success. In years with plenty of rain, adding seeds of small native plants to areas where grass has been removed is an effective strategy to increase native herbaceous plant cover.
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Silicone Wristband, a Non-Invasive Method to Measure Parabens and Triclosan
Featured Image Caption: Silicone bracelets are typically used for cosmetic or fundraising causes. However, in recent years, researchers have used
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Do Elephants Have Mommy Issues Too?
Elephants are very social animals, and just like humans, they benefit from close attachments to their families. But what happens when a baby elephant is born and raised inside a zoo?
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Falling Forests, Rising Temperatures: Deforestation and Regional Warming in the Amazon
Deforestation in the Amazon causes temperatures to rise up to 100 km away. Taking this regional warming into account can help us better predict future warming in the forest.
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