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The aquatic problems of microplasticsTracing the source of tiny plastic particles in the ocean. ... 8th Feb 2012
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Corals stressed by heat and coldHeat and cold can stress corals, but they do so in different ways. ... 8th Feb 2012
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Sea cucumbers dissolve coral reefsSea cucumbers release acidic gastric juices that break down coral reefs at night. ... 10th Jan 2012
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Warming Earth not so good for Arctic tree growthA group of researchers from Columbia University publishing in the journal Environmental Research Letters have found that the growth of white spruce trees on the northern treeline in the far north of Alaska has shot up over the past 50 years. They’ve also managed to put forward an answer to the so-called ‘divergence problem’, where tree ring widths stop correlating with increasing thermometer-measured temperatures from the mid 20th century, and a possible alternative measurement as a solution to the problem. ... 13th Nov 2011
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Seaweed makes coral sea-sickSeaweeds, also known as macroalgae, can unleash a chemical arsenal toxic to corals, scientists have found. ... 23rd Oct 2011
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 The Importance of Sitting on GenesHow increasing our understanding of epigenetics may help plant breeders make informed decisions about the best ways to cross their plants and make the most of the genetic resources available to deal with environmental challenges. ... 23rd Oct 2011
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Plans underway for the 'IPCC for nature'Plan for an Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will do for nature what the IPCC does for climate change. ... 11th Oct 2011
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Antarctic species suffering from climate changeResearchers at the British Antarctic Survey have found an increase in iceberg scouring of the seafloor around the West Antarctic Peninsula, and that the chance of bryozoan colonies living long enough to breed has halved since 1997. ... 10th Oct 2011
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Predator-Prey role reversal: hunter becomes huntedThe hunter has become hunted. Israeli scientists have discovered a species of beetle larva that uses its antennae to attract amphibians much larger than itself before using razor-sharp jaws to pounce and latch on. The unfortunate frog or toad is rapidly reduced to a dessicated husk as the Epomis larva sucks out its body fluids... ... 25th Sep 2011
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 Soil solves crimesThe UK is a world-leader in applying geological knowledge to investigate crime. Using the strong UK base as a starting point, a new initiative has been created to develop an international forensic geology network. ... 14th Sep 2011
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