Viruses Are Not Always the Villain
We can thank microbes for moving carbon to the depths of the ocean, but will our changing world mess with their good work? And should we intervene?
Apr 12, 2022 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
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The Changing Face of Parasitism
A 90-year record of fish parasites, unintentionally preserved in museum specimens, shows that while some species are booming, many are in decline. That’s not a good thing.
Apr 11, 2022 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
One Great Shot: Tiny Home for an Octopus
It’s cramped but cozy and comes with a view.
Apr 8, 2022 | 100 words, 1 photo
The Transgenerational Cost of Fear
Scared song sparrows have fewer offspring, and their offspring are less likely to survive and thrive.
Apr 7, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Middle Schoolers Tackle the Heat Dome
Washington State seventh graders are studying how the heat dome hurt shellfish and, in the process, learning to engage with science in a new way.
Apr 6, 2022 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Declared Extinct, The Yaghan Rise in the Land of Fire
The Indigenous people of Tierra del Fuego were once relegated to historical oblivion. Now, archaeologists are helping them pursue deeper stories about their ancestors.
Apr 5, 2022 | 7,200 words, about 36 minutes
Putting the Deep Sea on Display
Aquarists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have spent years learning how to keep deep-sea animals alive in captivity for a new exhibit. In doing so, they’ve gleaned insights about life in the abyss and our connection to it.
Apr 4, 2022 | 5 min 30 sec
CCSI: Coral Crime Scene Investigation
A new forensic technique can help investigators tell real precious corals from fake, and help protect vulnerable species.
Apr 1, 2022 | 950 words, about 4 minutes