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Why Do Beaked Whales Return to a Navy Sonar Range Despite Frequent Disturbance? It’s the Food.
Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a Navy sonar test range off Southern California that have dense patches of deep-sea squid.
Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity, Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response
When we’re in pain, we have a hard time sleeping. But how does poor sleep affect pain?
Microplastics Cause Mussels to Lose Their Grip
A new study shows that microplastics are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to their surroundings – potentially having a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems as well as a worldwide industry worth between 3-4 billion US dollars per year.
What You Eat Could Impact Your Brain and Memory
You may be familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat,” but did you know the food you eat could impact your memory?
NASA’s Aqua Satellite Shows Winds Shear Affecting Tropical Cyclone Riley
Visible from NASA’s Aqua satellite revealed the effects of wind shear on Tropical Cyclone Riley in the Southern Indian Ocean.