New analyses of volcanic rock samples collected in the 1980s link the geologic histories of these South Pacific islands to explain their current locations and character.
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Pollution Cleanup Method Destroys Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
An insidious category of carcinogenic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may not be so permanent after all.
Palau’s Rock Islands Harbor Heat-resistant Corals
Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs.
Metabolic Hack Makes Ocean Algae More Resilient to 21st Century Climate Change
A study published in Science Advances by an international team of scientists provides clear evidence that marine phytoplankton are much more resilient to future climate change than previously thought.
Restoring Biodiversity in Deforested Ranches “One Tree at a Time.”
By carefully planning patches of diverse vegetation, scientists say it is possible to increase biodiversity and increase yields for farmers.
Climate Impacts Are Increasing; Textbooks Aren’t Keeping Pace
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material related to climate change.