IN THE LAB
The Link Between Heat Stress & Coral Bleaching
Moderate increases in temperature are sufficient to affect the expulsion of symbiotic zooxanthellae from corals and might explain coral bleaching.
Giant Clams Reveal The Warmth Of The Middle Age Oceans
The South China Sea's biggest bivalve reveals that ocean temperatures in the Middle Ages were warmer than they are today.
Sleepy Lizards, Sentinels Of Environmental Health
Sleepy lizards in cropland are more likely to have anemia than those in unfarmed areas, making them potential indicators of environmental exposure to chemicals.
Efficiently Separating Oil & Water
A superhydrophobic coating turns fabric, mesh and sponges into functional oil and water separating materials.
China On The Move: Impact On Urban Heat
The movement of people out of Harbin City for Chinese New Year causes the temperature to drop by an average of 0.65°C, research shows.
Repulsive Hydrogels Could Cut Friction
By tapping on repulsive rather than the usual attractive forces, materials scientists have created a hydrogel with unusual properties.
The Origins Of The Deadly H7N9 Influenza Strain
Scientists have identified the changes in H9N2 flu virus in chickens that could signal emergence of viruses with potential to trigger a pandemic.
Mice Survive Without “Essential” Enzyme
Thought to be essential for cholesterol transport, scientists have now found that mice can survive without the TSPO gene.
Helping Internet Architecture To Evolve
Researchers have outlined the constraints which could inform the development of evolvable internet architecture.
