Salt is a primary tool used by cities to keep roads safe during snowy weather, but while the salt helps melt snow and improve traction, it also has detrimental effects on the environment and infrastructure. Road salt is often a combination of regular salt and additives like … [Read more...] about Natural antifreeze compounds produced by fish inspire road salt alternative
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Listening to salmon could make farmed fishing less wasteful
Farmed salmon make up somewhere between 60 and 70 percent of all the salmon humans eat. Those salmon need to be fed, but it can be tricky for growers to understand when to feed them and how much food to provide. After all, salmon do not behave like dogs, who will simply saunter … [Read more...] about Listening to salmon could make farmed fishing less wasteful
Playing underwater ‘music’ attracts young fish to degraded coral reefs
Whether it’s the “crackle of snapping shrimp” or the swishing sounds of fish passing by, a healthy coral reef tends to be quite a noisy place. These are sounds that young fish are attracted to once they have hatched and spent their larval stage in the open ocean. The problem is … [Read more...] about Playing underwater ‘music’ attracts young fish to degraded coral reefs
This startup is working in the lab to create “ethical salmon”
Salmon has long been touted as a superfood thanks to its rich nutrient profile and various health benefits. But overfishing, pollution, and disease have significantly dwindled wild populations of salmon over the last couple of decades. This problem has only been exacerbated by … [Read more...] about This startup is working in the lab to create “ethical salmon”
Craving a bedtime snack? These 9 foods promote deeper sleep
Warm milk is a class pre-bedtime sleep aid, but it turns out there are lots of sleep-inducing foods to choose from for a late-night snack. Here are nine foods and drinks to enjoy before bed for a restful slumber. 1. Almonds These nuts are not only high in riboflavin, … [Read more...] about Craving a bedtime snack? These 9 foods promote deeper sleep