Male guppies exposed to predators in the wild or in captivity have heavier brains than those living in relatively predator-free conditions, according to new research published in the journal Functional Ecology.
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Seagrass in BC waters store far less 'blue carbon' than similar sites worldwide
Seagrass meadows on the west coast of Vancouver Island store substantially less carbon than seagrass sites in other parts of the world, according to a new study by Simon Fraser University and Parks Canada researchers.
NASA Finds Tropical Storm 07W Near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
NASA satellite imagery captured Tropical Storm 07W soon after it developed near Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa, Japan in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Aircraft Microbiome Much Like That of Homes and Offices, Study Finds
What does flying in a commercial airliner have in common with working at the office or relaxing at home?
Ocean Waves Following Sea Ice Loss Trigger Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapse
Storm-driven ocean swells have triggered the catastrophic disintegration of Antarctic ice shelves in recent decades, according to new research published in Nature today.
Climate Change Means Fish Are Moving Faster Than Fishing Rules, Rutgers-Led Study Says
Climate change is forcing fish species to shift their habitats faster than the world’s system for allocating fish stocks, exacerbating international fisheries conflicts, according to a study led by a Rutgers University–New Brunswick researcher.