Sea ice’s cooling power is waning faster than its area of extent
As sea ice disappears and grows less reflective, the Arctic has lost around a quarter of its cooling power since 1980, and the world has lost up to 15%, according to new research.
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The most endangered fish are the least studied
The most threatened reef fishes are also the most overlooked by scientists and the general public. Scientists measured the level of human interest in 2,408 species of marine reef fish and found that the attention of the scientific community is…
Ancient viruses fuel modern-day cancers
The human genome is filled with flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago. Scientists used to think they were harmless, but new research shows that, when reawakened, they help cancer…
Reef pest feasts on ‘sea sawdust’
Researchers have uncovered an under the sea phenomenon where coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish larvae have been feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as ‘sea sawdust’.
Diatom surprise could rewrite the global carbon cycle
When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building biomass by feeding directly on organic carbon in wide swaths…
Discovery of a hybrid lineage offers clues to how trees adapt to climate change
The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to researchers. They also said their discovery suggests that genetic exchange between species…
New study reveals a surprising fact about aging and touch sensitivity
Our sense of touch is generally thought to decline with age, just like the other senses. However, a study has now shown for the first time that age-related decline in sensitivity only happens in hairless skin like the tip of…
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline in elderly women
A recent study published in Nutritional Neuroscience has found that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline among elderly individuals. Conducted over a three-year period, the research highlights that this association is…
Scientists observe lasting cognitive deficits in long COVID patients
A recent study by neurology researchers at the Hospital ClÃnic de Barcelona has shed light on the cognitive impairments experienced by individuals suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Their findings reveal significant cognitive deficits, particularly in attention, executive function, and verbal…
People who believe conspiracy theories tend to report greater childhood adversity
Conspiracy theories are often seen as the domain of the paranoid and mistrustful, but new research suggests a deeper, more evolutionary reason for why some people are more inclined to believe in them. A recent study published in the journal…
