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How the Ocean Loses Nitrogen: Scientists Identify Key Factor That Controls Nitrogen Availability in the Ocean
February 24, 2013 — During an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered that organic matter derived from decaying algae regulates nitrogen loss from the Ocean’s oxygen minimum ... > full story -
Vibrant Mix of Marine Life Found at Extreme Ocean Depths
February 22, 2013 — The first scientific examinations of data recorded during a record-setting expedition have yielded new insights about the diversity of creatures that live and thrive in the cold, dark, and highly ... > full story -
Creating Next-Generation Materials Able to Operate in the Toughest Environments
February 22, 2013 — Scientists have launched a new research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme ... > full story -
‘Stressed’ Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics
February 21, 2013 — Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics when stressed, finds new research. In particular E. coli grown at high temperatures become resistant to rifampicin. It is generally thought that antibiotic ... > full story -
Mutant Champions Save Imperiled Species from Almost-Certain Extinction
February 19, 2013 — Species facing widespread and rapid environmental changes can sometimes evolve quickly enough to dodge the extinction bullet. Scientists consider the genetic underpinnings of such an "evolutionary ... > full story -
Jurassic Records Warn of Risk to Marine Life from Global Warming
February 19, 2013 — The risk posed by global warming and rising ocean temperatures to the future health of the world's marine ecosystem has been highlighted by scientists studying fossil ... > full story -
Cushion Plants Help Other Plants Survive
February 18, 2013 — Alpine cushion plants help other plants in harsh mountain environments to ... > full story -
Reduced Sea Ice Disturbs Balance of Greenhouse Gases
February 18, 2013 — The widespread reduction in Arctic sea ice is causing significant changes to the balance of greenhouse gases in the ... > full story -
Climate Change's Costly Wild Weather Consequences
February 17, 2013 — Atmospheric scientists show concern about how climate change is increasing the number of severe weather ... > full story -
Rapid Changes in the Arctic Ecosystem During Ice Minimum in Summer 2012
February 14, 2013 — Huge quantities of algae are growing on the underside of sea ice in the Central Arctic: In 2012 the ice algae Melosira arctica was responsible for almost half the primary production in this area. ... > full story
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