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Want to save the coral reefs? There’s an app for that.

April 17, 2021 by Arielle Tiangco

Coral reefs are one of nature’s most amazing spectacles. Coral not only brings vibrance to underwater landscapes but also provides a home for more than a quarter of the world’s marine animals. Unfortunately, rising temperatures are putting corals under stress, expelling the algae … [Read more...] about Want to save the coral reefs? There’s an app for that.

This superbug has a big appetite…for sewage

April 17, 2021 by Arielle Tiangco

Scientists at the Urban Utilities water management plant in Queensland, Australia have grown a superbug from scratch. Its superpower? A remarkably large appetite for sewage. The bacteria, called anammox bugs, were devised as a response to the rapidly growing population. Plant … [Read more...] about This superbug has a big appetite…for sewage

This ambient music comes from an unexpected spooky source

April 16, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Have you ever wondered what spiderwebs sound like? Probably not, and neither had we until we came across this project. That curious thought is exactly what prompted scientists at MIT to create a brand-new genre of music — produced by spiders. How did they do it? Well, according … [Read more...] about This ambient music comes from an unexpected spooky source

Kauri trees provide rare glimpse into Earth’s ancient climate

April 16, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Kauri trees are copper-skinned conifers endemic to New Zealand. They’re held sacred by the indigenous Māori and have been used for carvings and canoes for thousands of years. They also hold invaluable information about the world’s climate history.   The trees can live for more … [Read more...] about Kauri trees provide rare glimpse into Earth’s ancient climate

Beekeepers and airports join forces to save pollinators

April 15, 2021 by Arielle Tiangco

Back in 2012, Ben Shertzer, wildlife administrator at Pittsburgh International Airport, found himself dealing with a perplexing problem: swarming bees. The bees would land on the winglets of an aircraft, which interrupts refueling and baggage loading, or they would obscure lights … [Read more...] about Beekeepers and airports join forces to save pollinators

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