Minnesota Sea Grant-supported researchers studying harmful algal blooms in the St. Louis River Estuary that separates Minnesota and Wisconsin have made a breakthrough discovery: for the first time, they’ve linked a known cyanotoxin directly to a specific cyanobacteria species, Microcystis aeruginosa, in the Duluth-Superior harbor.
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Being in Nature Can Help People With Chronic Back Pain Manage Their Condition
A new study found the natural environment helped people to reduce isolation, anxiety and stress levels caused by their pain.
Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas
Throughout May and June 2025, NASA satellites observed hints of a phytoplankton bloom off the coast of southeast Greenland.
First Direct Observation of the Trapped Waves That Shook the World
Using a brand-new type of satellite altimetry, a study led by Oxford University has finally confirmed the theory that the cause of extraordinary global tremors in September - October 2023 was indeed two mega tsunamis in Greenland that became trapped standing waves.
Scientists Say Next Few Years Vital to Securing the Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could be triggered with very little ocean warming above present-day, leading to a devastating four metres of global sea level rise to play out over hundreds of years according to a study now published in Communications Earth & Environment, co-authored by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
Amphibian Road Mortality Drops by Over 80% with Wildlife Underpasses, Study Shows
New UVM research highlights cost-effective solution for protecting salamanders, frogs, and other vulnerable species by restoring habitat connections across roads.
