A Bug’s Life at Sea
A new study probes how sea skaters survive on the open ocean.
Oct 19, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Insects
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Taking the Fish Out of Fish Feed
Feeding wild fish to farmed fish is threatening marine ecosystems. Researchers and entrepreneurs believe they’ve found solutions.
Aug 24, 2020 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
Salvaging Fossils on the Jurassic Coast
Along a famed stretch of English coastline, amateur and professional collectors alike fill their satchels with fossils before the 200-million-year-old treasures are reclaimed by the waves.
May 26, 2020 | 1,700 words, 11 photos
What’s Bad for Bees Could Be Bad for Marine Life, Too
Preliminary research shows that a popular insecticide hampers arthropods in the ocean.
May 4, 2020 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Australia’s Plant Virus Sting Operation
In Australia, an experiment shows that honeybees can help scientists spot novel diseases.
Feb 12, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Shipboard Swarm on the High Seas
A throng of unexpected visitors to a navy ship sheds light on insect migration.
Dec 30, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
The Ants That Picnic on the Beach
A barren Brazilian beach offers a window into how ants forage.
Sep 25, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Two Flies Walk into a Barnacle
Then they mate and their babies eat the barnacle. Seriously.
May 9, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes