Baby fish are comforted by the presence of large marine predators
Scientists have discovered that the presence of large fish predators can reduce stress on baby fish.‌
Ecology
Apr 27, 2016
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News tagged with oxygen uptake
Insightful mathematics for an optimal run: Mathematical equations can help improve athletic performance
Sure, we can become better runners by hydrating well, eating right, cross training, and practice. But getting to an optimal running strategy with equations? That's exactly what a pair of mathematicians from France propose ...
Mathematics
Oct 27, 2014
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Oxygen depletion in the Baltic Sea is ten times worse than a century ago, study shows
The Baltic Sea is suffering from a lack of oxygen. Poor oxygen conditions on the seabed are killing animals and plants, and experts are now sounding the alarm—releasing fewer nutrients into the Baltic Sea is absolutely ...
Environment
Mar 31, 2014
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Jumping snails leap over global warming
Snails in the Great Barrier Reef literally jump for their life to avoid predators. But will they be able to maintain these life-saving jumps, with rising sea temperatures? A new study, to be presented at the Society for Experimental ...
Ecology
Jul 4, 2013
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Context crucial when it comes to mutations in genetic evolution, study reports
With mutations, it turns out that context can be everything in determining whether or not they are beneficial to their evolutionary fate.
Evolution
Jun 13, 2013
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Ion exchange may be most important driver of gill development in fish
(PhysOrg.com) -- A long-standing theory is that the first function of fish gills was to allow fish to breathe, but new research is casting doubt on the idea that this activity developed first.
