Researchers have discovered that septins -- a part of the cytoskeleton -- form a barrier to the penetration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The process is dependent on the LecA molecule on the surface of the bacteria.
Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe
Magma beneath long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe volcano in Southeast Alaska has been moving upward through Earth's crust, according to research the Alaska Volcano Observatory rapidly produced using a new method.
Tire particles can impact fresh water
Ever wonder what happens to the rubber tread that wears off a vehicle's tires? New modelling suggests an increasing amount of microplastics -- fragments from tires and roadways -- are ending up in lakes and streams.
World’s largest no-fishing zone benefits fish and fishermen
A new study shows for the first time that carefully placed no-fishing zones can help to restore tunas and other large, iconic fish species.
Smartphone Data Can Help Create Global Vegetation Maps
Missing knowledge in the global distribution of plant traits could be filled with data from species identification apps.
Deeper Understanding of the Icy Depths
The results, published in the journal Science Advances, come from a team at the Hokkaido University’s Institute of Low Temperature Science, its Arctic Research Center, and the Faculty of Fisheries science, working with scientists at Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research and Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Earth’s Warming Hole Not Indication of Abrupt Climate Change Event, Study Finds
A new study from scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science suggests that the pattern of temperature change of the world’s oceans may not be an indication of an impending abrupt climate change event as depicted in the movie “The Day After...
Researchers Call for Action to Stop Exploitation of Antarctic Waters
The critically important Southern Ocean is not being properly protected by its stewards, a distinguished group of scientists from around the globe have noted.
Louisiana State University Biologist Applies AI to Build a World Plant Life Cycle Timing Database
The timing of when plants flower, fruit and reach other stages in their life cycle, impacts ecosystems around the planet.
Food Quality Might be Key for Juvenile Sockeye Salmon Growth and Survival
The quality of food sockeye salmon eat along their migration routes is more important to their growth and condition than quantity, a new study has found, highlighting concerns about the effects of climate change on ocean conditions and salmon.