Rising temperatures are causing a "growing diversity" of Vibrio bacteria in the sea around the UK, new research shows.
articles
Ohio Study Finds Recent Growth and Sudden Declines in Antarctic Sea Ice to Be Unique Changes Since Early 20th Century
A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent.
Ocean Data Gives Northeast Fishermen an Edge Against a Warming Ocean
In December 2020, a ring of warm water nearly 60 miles wide broke away from the Gulf Stream and displaced cold-water species sustaining many of New England’s commercial fisheries.
Detailed Footage Finally Reveals What Triggers Lightning
The first detailed observations of lightning's emergence inside a cloud have exposed how electric fields grow strong enough to let bolts fly.
Research Suggests Giant Kelp Has Different Factors That Bear on its Growth Dynamics
The macroalga giant kelp, which is an iconic and important ecosystem-structuring species found off the coast of California and many other coastlines, can grow 100-feet long within 1-2 years.
First-Responder Cells After Heart Attack Prompt Inflammation Overdrive
First-responder cells launching the repair after a heart attack are so frantic about fixing the damage that they promote more inflammation than necessary, new research in mice suggests.