Posts Tagged ‘crustaceans’
Volcanic vents belch pure CO2 into sea
STANFORD (US) — Rare volcanic vents in the Mediterranean Sea bubble carbon dioxide, making the water more acidic—a glimpse of how marine ecosystems may be affected as global warming intensifies. Continue…
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Top Stories - Aug 4, 2011 10:50 - 0 Comments
Boats vs. whales in Cape Cod Bay
PENN STATE (US) — To keep endangered whales from being hit and injured by boats in Cape Cod Bay, researchers are tracking the tiny crustaceans the whales feast on 18 hours a day. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 14, 2010 16:53 - 0 Comments
‘Mind-bending’ crystals color butterfly wings
YALE (US)—At the very heart of some of the most brilliant colors on the wings of butterflies lie bizarre structures that may be of use in harnessing the power of light. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 1, 2009 11:19 - 3 Comments
Jumbo shellfish rule in acidic oceans
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—As the world’s seawater becomes more acidic due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, some—but not all—shelled marine creatures may become bigger and stronger, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 20, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
‘Born-again’ eggs offer peek into past
A female copepod carries a bright red egg sac at the base of her body. (Actual size is approximately 2 mm.) These eggs were likely hatched within a few days of this photomicrograph. (Credit: Nelson Hairston Jr.)
