Coral Reef Fish Are More Resilient Than We Thought, Study Finds
Ocean acidification can cause reckless behavior in coral reef fish. But researchers say that coral reef environments have large chemical variations daily, which can offer recovery time for fish. Read more on NPR
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Chemical Plant Fire Raises Environmental Concerns In Wake Of Harvey
A fire at a chemical plant near Houston has raised concerns about the environmental consequences of the storm. Read more on NPR
What To Do When Facing A Floating Ball Of Fire Ants
"Avoid, avoid, avoid," one fire ant expert says. The ants, common in areas flooded by Harvey, can't be submerged underwater. But if you have a bottle of soapy water, you might be able to drown them. Read more on NPR The Secret Ingredient That Stops Honeybees From Becoming Queens By ANERI PATTANI Researchers have identified the molecule from plants that finds its way into the “bee bread” fed to honeybee larvae and determines their destiny. Published: August 30, 2017 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2em2CWB
Ants, Seaweed, Chocolate Beer And (Maybe) Less Meat: The Future Of Food
When it comes to finding and preparing food, we're a continually inventive species. Anthropologist Barbara J. King asks: What are the food trends of the future? Read more on NPR Hot Spots in a Freezing Ocean Offer Lessons in Climate Change By CARL ZIMMER Scientists dropped heated panels into the seas off the Antarctic coast. Some microscopic species thrived; others suffered. Published: August 30, 2017 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2x98U6v
From Hawk To Horse: Animal Rescues During Hurricane Harvey
A storm of this magnitude affects many animals in addition to pets. Uplifting videos show people rescuing all kinds of animals from Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters, says anthropologist Barbara J. King. Read more on NPR
Riding With A Rescue Mission In The Surreal, Perilous Texas Floods
Nearly a week since Harvey struck Houston, many people remain stranded by high water in their neighborhoods. NPR rode along on a citizen water-borne rescue operation. Read more on NPR
Researchers Explore New Methods To Quantify Power Of Storms After Harvey
As Harvey continues to dump damaging rain on the south, some researchers are looking at new ways to quantify the power of a big storm. Read more on NPR Casting Light on Mystery of a Star That Vanished After 14 Days By KENNETH CHANG First spotted by Korean astronomers in 1437, scientists have found it again in the form of a violent star system that experienced a nova explosion. Published: August 29, 2017 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2vKGKKD |
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