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Marine bacteria are natural source of chemical fire retardants

Among the chemicals produced by the ocean-dwelling microbes, which have been found in habitats as diverse as sea grasses, marine sediments and corals, is a…

High CO2 levels cause warming in the tropics

However, past temperature records have suggested that warming is largely confined to mid-to-high latitudes, especially the poles, whereas tropical temperatures…

Extinct undersea volcanoes squashed under Earth's crust cause tsunami earthquakes, according to new research

Tsunami earthquakes happen at relatively shallow depths in the ocean and are small in terms of their magnitude. However, they create very large tsunamis, with…

Mysterious features spotted on Titan reveal the moon's seasonal changes, says Stanford scientist

At first glance, Titan has little in common with Earth. The largest moon of Saturn, temperatures on Titan's surface dip nearly 300 F below zero, its seas slosh…

More precise sensors to identify ocean acidification in the Baltic Sea

Today the European project PINBAL started with a kick-off meeting at the Leibniz Institute of Baltic Sea Research in Warnemünde (IOW).

Changes in forage fish abundance alter Atlantic cod distribution, affect success of the fishery

A recent study of how this occurred may help fishery managers, scientists, and the industry understand and resolve apparent conflicts between assessment…

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