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Microbes Capture, Store, and Release Nitrogen to Feed Reef-Building Coral
May 14, 2013 Microscopic algae that live within reef-forming corals scoop up available nitrogen, store the excess in crystal form, and slowly feed it to the coral as needed, according to a study published in ... > full story -
Corals Turn to Algae for Stored Food When Times Get Tough
May 14, 2013 Researchers present new evidence for the crucial role of algae in the survival of their coral hosts. Ultra-high resolution images reveal that the algae temporarily store nutrients as crystals, ... > full story -
Land Management Options Outlined to Address Cheatgrass Invasion
May 13, 2013 A new study suggests that overgrazing and other factors increase the severity of cheatgrass invasion in sagebrush steppe, one of North America's most endangered ecosystems. Researchers said one of ... > full story -
Invasion of the Slugs; Halted by Worms
May 12, 2013 The gardener’s best friend, the earthworm, is great at protecting leaves from being chomped by slugs, suggests new research. Although they lurk in the soil, they seem to protect the plants ... > full story -
Climate Change Will Cause Widespread Global-Scale Loss of Common Plants and Animals, Researchers Predict
May 12, 2013 Climate change will cause widespread global-scale loss of common plants and animals. More than half of common plants and one third of the animals could see a dramatic decline this century due to ... > full story -
Revealing Hidden Fungal Species Using DNA: The Importance of Recognizing Cryptic Diversity
May 10, 2013 In contrast to traditional approaches using morphological characters to delimit species, five new lichen-forming fungal species were described from what was traditionally considered a single species ... > full story -
Mosquito Survey Identifies Reservoir of Disease
May 10, 2013 A large scale, five year study of mosquitoes from different ecological regions in Kenya, including savannah grassland, semi-arid Acacia thorn bushes, and mangrove swamps, found a reservoir of viruses ... > full story -
No-Win Situation for Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
May 10, 2013 The large-scale expansion of agriculture in the Amazon through deforestation will be a no-win scenario, according to a new study. The study shows that deforestation will not only reduce the capacity ... > full story -
Justinianic Plague Was Caused by Bacterium Yersinia Pestis, DNA of Skeletal Remains Shows
May 10, 2013 Ancient DNA analyses of skeletal remains of plague victims from the 6th century AD provide information about the phylogeny and the place of origin of this ... > full story -
Under-Appreciated Benefit of Oyster Restoration Highlighted
May 9, 2013 A new study shows that healthy oyster reefs would help to buffer the increasing acidity of coastal ... > full story
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