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New model sheds light on day/night cycle in the global ocean
Phytoplankton is the foundation of all life on the planet. Understanding how these photosynthetic organisms react…
Men from ethnic minorities earn 10% less than their white counterparts inside the same firm
New research has found there are significant differences in the earnings between white and ethnic minority…
Tracing ancient lineages of pseudoscorpions in the tropical forests of Western India
The tropical forests of the Western Ghats, a vast mountain range in Western India, are home…
Hearing loss in dogs associated with dementia
A new study from North Carolina State University explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia…
New online resource can help users 'bee' friendly when it comes to planting for pollinators
An online database developed at the University of Sussex which documents pollinator-plant interactions, could help the…
UK meteorologists, water firms issue warnings as extreme heatwave looms
The UK’s meteorological agency on Tuesday issued an “amber” warning for extreme heat while the country’s…
France readies rescue of beluga astray in Seine
French marine experts will attempt Tuesday to rescue a beluga whale that swam up the Seine…
In control of chaos to engineer high-entropy ceramics
Nature strives for chaos. That’s a nice, comforting phrase when yet another coffee cup has toppled…
Tracking marine plastic drift from space
Every 60 seconds the equivalent of a truckload of plastic enters the global ocean. Where does…