Green algae stole genes from bacteria to survive in harsh environments, study suggests.
How Some Algae May Survive Climate Change
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New Invasive Bryozoan in Alaskan Waters
Local citizen scientists help biologists detect and track Alaska’s marine invaders.
Hairy legs and inflatable abdomens: How female dance flies attract males
When it comes to the mating game, it’s true that size does matter for North American male dance flies, who are most attracted to mates who display the largest inflatable abdominal sacs, says Rosalind Murray, a post-doctoral researcher in biology at the University of Toronto.
Hawai‘i Land Impacted by Sea Level Rise May be Double Previous Estimates
Land area in Hawai‘i is vulnerable to future sea rise, researchers say.
Banff, Jasper and Calgary record highest temperature increases
It’s no longer a question of whether Alberta is getting hotter — and a half-century of detailed satellite climate data has led University of Calgary researchers to determine exactly how much hotter, down to the scale of an average parking stall.
Harnessing the sun’s energy in new ways
A small tract of land in the southwest corner of the former Horace Williams Airport property is slated to house the University’s latest renewable energy project, this one powered by the sun.
