Corals and sponges are important foundations in ocean ecosystems providing structure and habitats that shelter a high number of species like fish, crabs and other creatures, particularly in the seamounts and canyons of the deep sea.
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California’s Worst Wildfires Are Helping Improve Air Quality Prediction
UC Riverside engineers are developing methods to estimate the impact of California’s destructive wildfires on air quality in neighborhoods affected by the smoke from these fires.
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Climate change is driving some fish into cooler, deeper waters. Now they may be faced with another challenge: how to make sense of a world drained of color.
The Future Looks Bright for Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis.
Why Climate Change is Driving Some to Skip Having Kids
A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is affecting their reproductive decision-making.
Faster Air Exchange in Buildings Not Always Beneficial for Coronavirus Levels
Vigorous and rapid air exchanges might not always be a good thing when it comes to addressing levels of coronavirus particles in a multiroom building, according to a new modeling study.


