Crystals found in salmon noses could explain animals¡¯ magnetic sense
A new study shows tiny crystals in the noses of salmon could be the key to understanding sensory mechanisms.
Dime-a-drink alcohol tax increase could cut alcohol consumption, raise $58M
The new white paper by the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ finds that the state could save lives and increase tax revenue.
Researchers capture first snapshot of dissolved chemicals from coral reefs
Hundreds of molecules that are made by important members of the coral reef community were recently discovered by a team of scientists.
Reframing media coverage of pedestrian, bicycle fatalities can lead to solutions
Â鶹´«Ã½ media coverage often missed the opportunity to frame traffic fatalities involving people walking and bicycling as a public health problem that can be prevented.
UH-discovered Earth Trojan asteroid largest to date
Asteroid 2020 XL5 was spotted by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope and is only the second-known object of its kind ever found.
How do diverse microbes co-exist with scarce resources?
Researchers found the coexistence of diverse microbes in the open ocean is made possible by staggering the timing of nutrient uptake.
Understanding coral reef connectivity important to focus conservation efforts
The study identified significant gaps and opportunities for positioning marine protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures strategically on coral reefs.
Fish Flow map: from ocean to dinner table
Researchers can follow when and where fish are spawned, to where they disperse and grow, to when and where they are captured, transported and eaten.
Native algae benefit from pristine groundwater, invasives grow with tainted water
Native algae thrive in environments created by natural groundwater seeps, specifically benefiting from the combined effects of enhanced nutrients despite lowered salinity level.
New collection highlights Indigenous perspectives on conservation biology
The special issue of Pacific Conservation Biology was edited by two University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers.