Michigan State University and the University of California, Merced are working to get a better handle on the huge problem of climate change with the help of some very small organisms.
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Methane-Eating ‘Borgs’ Have Been Assimilating Earth’s Microbes
In Star Trek, the Borg are a ruthless, hive-minded collective that assimilate other beings with the intent of taking over the galaxy.
Deeper Understanding of the Icy Depths
The results, published in the journal Science Advances, come from a team at the Hokkaido University’s Institute of Low Temperature Science, its Arctic Research Center, and the Faculty of Fisheries science, working with scientists at Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research and Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Scientists Call For Setting Limits, Possible Moratorium on Fishing in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean
This week, an international group of 10 scientists is calling for protective limits on fishing in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean, reporting in the journal Science that current levels of fishing, combined with climate change, are taking a concerning toll on a diverse ecosystem of global importance.
Smartphone Data Can Help Create Global Vegetation Maps
Missing knowledge in the global distribution of plant traits could be filled with data from species identification apps.
Western Wildfires Spark Stronger Storms in Downwind States
A new study shows for the first time that wildfires burning in West Coast states can strengthen storms in downwind states.