Flip a lobster on its back, and you’ll see that the underside of its tail is split in segments connected by a translucent membrane that appears rather vulnerable when compared with the armor-like carapace that shields the rest of the crustacean.
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The Deep-See Peers into the Depths
In the ocean's shadowy depths lies one of the Earth's last frontiers: the ocean twilight zone.
Sulfate Helps Plants Cope with Water Scarcity
Plants absorb the mineral sulfate from groundwater.
Study Finds Reduction in Seabird Bycatch Since 2002, but Researchers Urge Vigilance as Rates Rising
A collaborative effort among the fishing industry, scientists and resource managers has led to a significant reduction in seabird bycatch in Alaskan longline fisheries since 2002, a new study documents, but researchers say that bycatch incidents are now increasing.
Climate Change Makes Summer Weather Stormier Yet More Stagnant
Climate change is shifting the energy in the atmosphere that fuels summertime weather, which may lead to stronger thunderstorms and more stagnant conditions for midlatitude regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia, a new MIT study finds.
New Method to Detect Cancer Cells Faster, Potentially Improving Outcomes
The days – or even weeks – spent waiting for the results of a cancer-screening test can feel like an eternity. Especially when early diagnosis and quick action are tied to better outcomes.