John R. Platt
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John R. Platt’s Contributions:
Hawai‘i Is Being Overrun by Invasive Cannibals
Hawai‘i’s invasive species are scavenging each other’s corpses, sustaining their takeover of the islands.
Feb 2, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Reinforce and Build
The vicious cycle driving development on Florida’s most fragile beaches.
Dec 20, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
How High Schoolers’ Hacks Fixed a Whale Snot-Collecting Drone
SnotBot got a boost from teen roboticists.
Dec 7, 2016 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
There Is Life on a Dead Coral Reef
Even dead and dying reefs still provide essential habitats for some marine life.
Nov 30, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
It’s Happening Now: Climate Change Is Killing Off the Yellow Cedar
Actually proving a species is being affected by climate change, and not some other factor, is incredibly difficult.
Aug 26, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Sperm Whales Have an “Eve”
New research reveals that every sperm whale in the world can be traced to a single female.
Jun 14, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Turtle Voyeurs
An eye in the sky has revealed secrets of sea turtle courtship.
May 10, 2016 | 500 words, about 2 minutes