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Freshening of the Southern Ocean
Over the past decades, the northward drift of sea ice surrounding Antarctica has strengthened. This…
Subantarctic seabed creatures shed new light on past climate
It takes thousands of years for seabed communities to recover from major glaciation events, new…
When silencing phantom noises is a matter of science
New study in mice proposes the first gene that could help prevent tinnitus, that ringing…
Can melting of frozen methane explain rapid climate change 56 million years ago?
The release of methane from the seafloor was much slower than previously thought during a…
Rotten egg gas could help protect diabetics from heart complications
A gas that was formerly known for its noxious qualities could help people with diabetes…
Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers
Researchers have discovered that the amphipod crustacean, which is native to the Ponto-Caspian region, is…
Multiple resources jointly control plant diversity
It is well-established that the addition of nutrients in grassland ecosystems — both through farming…
New step towards clean energy production from enzymes
Oxygen inhibits hydrogenases, a group of enzymes that are able to produce and split hydrogen….
Trauma’s epigenetic fingerprint observed in children of Holocaust survivors
The children of traumatized people have long been known to be at increased risk for…