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Science Today, Moving On

Today's post is Science Today's last. Thanks for joining us these past eight years!

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Coral Reefs, Rare and Valuable

Ecologically- and economically-rich coral reefs occur in very specific places on our planet.

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New Discoveries: A Hoff Crab and a Hendrix Plant

New species finds include a succulent plant, worms and crustaceans near a hydrothermal vent and desert bees.

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Six Tips for Communicating the Challenge of Plastic Pollution

How can we effectively communicate the urgency around plastic pollution in the ocean to effect change?

Effective MPAs
A new study determines five factors that make marine protected areas most effective.
Shark Trouble
A new study says sharks and rays are in trouble globally.
Bats vs Frogs
Bats use ripples in the water to detect their frog prey.
Mantis Shrimp Vision
With twelve photoreceptors how many colors can the mantis shrimp actually perceive?
Coyotes’ Tastes Turn To Seafood
Coyotes hit the beach in their hunt for food.
Slothful Ecosystems
We're learning more about the habitats living on sloth fur and skin.
Turkey Sensors
UC Berkeley researchers demonstrate that we can be thankful for turkeys all year round. Did you know that...
Big Trees, Great Benefits
Trees only get bigger and better at storing carbon in their old age!
Ancient Colors and Worm Glue
Some recent headlines we didn't want you to miss!
Mapping Brain Neurons
Help scientists map the 80 billion neurons in your brain with EyeWire.

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