In the time it takes to blink, octopus and cuttlefish can seemingly disappear into their underwater environment by changing both the color and texture of their skin.
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Get Ready for Smokier Air: Record 2023 Wildfire Smoke Marks Long-term Shift in North American Air Quality
A new analysis of air quality data from the past 70 years shows that Canada’s record wildfire smoke in 2023 is part of a broader, continent-wide trend toward smokier skies across North America.
Sea Levels Are Rising—But in Greenland, They Will Fall
Even as global warming causes sea levels to rise worldwide, sea levels around Greenland will likely drop, according to a new paper in Nature Communications.
Environmental DNA Breakthrough Will Aid Conservation Efforts
Forensics experts gather DNA to understand who was present at a crime scene.
New Data Show Reduced Overall PFAS Exposures in Subarctic Ocean
PFAS, or per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are ubiquitous in modern life. First produced at the end of World War II, these chemicals are in everything from furniture and cosmetics to food packaging, non-stick pans and clothing.
In Polar Regions, Microbes are Influencing Climate Change as Frozen Ecosystems Thaw, McGill Review Finds
Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new international review from McGill University.
