Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, and the effects of this waste product on coral are highlighted in research published in Chemosphere from an international team of researchers including UConn marine science professor Senjie Lin.
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Caffeine Boosts Problem-Solving Ability but Not Creativity, Study Indicates
Caffeine increases the ability to focus and problem solve, but a new study by a University of Arkansas researcher indicates it doesn’t stimulate creativity.
Satellite Data Boosts Understanding of Climate Change’s Effects on Kelp
Tapping into 35 years of satellite imagery, researchers at Oregon State University have dramatically enlarged the database regarding how climate change is affecting kelps, near-shore seaweeds that provide food and shelter for fish and protect coastlines from wave damage.
Study Reveals Rapid Sea-Level Rise Along U.S. Atlantic Coast In 18th Century
During the 18th century, sea levels along a stretch of the Atlantic coast of North America were rising almost as fast as they were during the 20th Century, reveals a new study by researchers at the University of York, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and colleagues.
U Of T Researchers Reveal What Fish Do Under the Ice During Long, Cold Winter Months
Ever wondered how fish spend the winter? Using new technology, researchers from the University of Toronto Mississauga have taken a peek beneath the winter ice to reveal surprising new information about aquatic environments in winter.
Europe Just Had Its Warmest Winter on Record
Europe has experienced its warmest winter on record, with temperatures 3.4 degrees Celsius (6 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1981-2010 average, according to new data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).