Corals have been dominant framework builders of reef structures for millions of years, creating habitats for a diverse community of species.
Stony Corals: Limits of Adaption
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Fewer Cows, More Trees and Bioenergy
Francesco Cherubini likes to ask his Industrial Ecology students what’s the most common use of land today, and nearly all of them get the answer wrong.
Reasons Behind Aerosol Pollution over the Eastern Slope of the Tibetan Plateau
The aerosol optical depth over the eastern slope of the Tibetan Plateau (ESTP) is extremely large—and even more so than some important industrialized regions and deserts, which is the result of a combination of human activities and natural conditions, according to Prof. Yuzhi LIU at Lanzhou University.
Earth’s Last Magnetic Field Reversal Took Far Longer Than Once Thought
Earth’s magnetic field seems steady and true — reliable enough to navigate by.
Researchers Identify Type of Parasitic Bacteria That Saps Corals of Energy
Researchers at Oregon State University have proposed a new genus of bacteria that flourishes when coral reefs become polluted, siphoning energy from the corals and making them more susceptible to disease.
Oil Rigs Could Pump Emissions Below North Sea
North Sea oil and gas rigs could be modified to pump vast quantities of carbon dioxide emissions into rocks below the seabed, research shows.
