Oceanography
How Does a Coral Reef Ecosystem Work?
A coral reef ecosystem is a network of corals, algae, fishes, invertebrates, microbes and physical processes that recycle energy and nutrients in nutrient-poor tropical…
Algae
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Oceanography
What Is Coral Bleaching?
Coral bleaching happens when stressed corals lose or expel much of the symbiotic algae living in their tissues. Because those algae provide color and a major share of th…
Biology
Marimo: What is the extremely 'cute' algae ball that is currently loved by young people?
Marimo, also known as Aegagropila linnaei, is a type of algae commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
Animal world
Algae bloom kills 350 elephants in Botswana
Satellite data analysis reveals algal blooms may have been responsible for a mass die-off of elephants in 2020.
Oceanography
Algae that causes memory loss discovered in Philippine waters
Scientists have discovered two species of microscopic algae that produce toxins that can cause memory loss in the waters of the Philippines.
Archeology
Shocked with half a billion year old mummy intact as if it died yesterday in China
The world's best natural mummy has been found in South China, perfectly preserved in three dimensions despite dying at least 540 million years ago.
Oceanography
What Are Coral Reefs and How Do They Form?
Coral reefs are biological structures built mainly by colonies of tiny coral animals that secrete calcium carbonate skeletons. Over many generations, those skeletons acc…
Discover science
Why are there so many pink lakes in Australia?
In Australia there are many pink lakes. According to scientists, the pink lake is created by a combination of many factors including climate and hydrology...
Environment
Scientists make safe plastic from plants
Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have created a biodegradable, plant-based plastic.
Biology
Scientists have just created a creature that can live without breathing
The researchers injected photosynthetic algae into the tadpoles, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship between the amphibians and microorganisms, allowing the amphib…
Environment
Why do some areas of the Earth appear 'blood rain'?
Blood rain is the phenomenon of water falling from the sky like rain, but red like blood. This phenomenon has appeared in several regions of the world.
Oceanography
Is the Red Sea really as red as the name suggests?
Is the color of the sea really red as the name suggests for the waters in the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia? Why does it have such a name?
Environment
Super durable natural material, if spread on the roof, it won't rot for 300 years
If the average lifespan of reinforced concrete is usually only 50-80 years, this naturally available material has a durability of up to 300 or even 400 years.
Environment
Strangely the snow turns watermelon color and sweet like sugar in summer
During summer, some areas of ice and snow cover a light to dark red color, creating a fancy sight known as 'watermelon snow'.
Oceanography
Sea water suddenly turns red around the super volcano
The waters around the Campi Flegei supervolcano in Italy turn red, signaling increased activity below the water's surface.