Exploring the Forests of the Sea
Under ocean waves, kelp functions much like a forest ecosystem on land. What are we doing to protect it?
Apr 16, 2024 | 7,100 words, about 35 minutes
Species: Algae
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Can Animals Evolve Fast Enough to Keep Up with Climate Change?
Maybe.
Jan 15, 2024 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
Iron Fertilization Isn’t Going to Save Us
The controversial geoengineering technique can defer, at best, a few years’ worth of emissions. And that’s ignoring the potential side effects.
Jan 12, 2024 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Kelp Keeps a Record of Environmental Calamity
By studying where kelp populations have been wiped out and replaced, scientists are developing a new way to understand historical environmental destruction.
Oct 27, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll in This Florida Bay
After enduring record summer ocean temperatures, anemones, sponges, and jellyfish throughout the Florida Everglades are showing signs of bleaching.
Oct 10, 2023 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes
Biofuel Made from Algae Isn’t the Holy Grail We Expected
New research using real-world data casts doubt on the energy efficiency of diesel alternatives that come from phytoplankton.
Jun 15, 2023 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
The Secrets of Ships’ Super Smooth Hulls
Scientists are searching for new coatings and treatments to make ships even faster and more efficient.
Jun 14, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Alaskans Have Been Photographing This Volkswagen Beetle–Sized Boulder for 33 Years
In 1990, a scientist began visually documenting Prince William Sound’s recovery from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. When funding ran out, volunteers took over.
Jun 1, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes