The new marine heat wave off the Pacific Coast is reminiscent of the early stages of the 2014–2016 “blob” that devastated marine life and is believed to have affected the weather.
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Grim Projections for the Ocean — and the Life Within It
IPCC report identifies two ocean trends - warming and acidification.
Study Shows Limitations of Method for Determining Protein Structure
A new study by chemists at the University of Arkansas shows that X-ray crystallography, the standard method for determining the structure of proteins, can provide inaccurate information about a critical set of proteins – those found in cell membranes – which in turn could be leading to poor and inefficient drug design.
Expert Outlines Pathway to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Debate continues on whether renewable resources and changed land practices is enough to achieve net zero emissions.
Researchers to Develop ‘Intelligent Spinal Interface’ with $6.3 Million in Darpa Funding
Brown University researchers, surgeons from Rhode Island Hospital and private partners will develop and test a device aimed at bridging the gap in neural circuitry created by spinal cord injury, in the hope of restoring muscle control and sensation.
Melanoma Variability at the Single-Cell Level Predicts Treatment Responses, Say Moffitt Researcher
Patients with advanced melanoma have been able to live longer because of several newly approved targeted treatment options, including BRAF and MEK inhibitors.