Future climate change conditions lead to additional to stress marine creatures, and this provides a means for tracking the effects of climate change. The research further shows how changes can throw off the ocean carbon balance.
Miami -
Microparticles in crab, shrimp and lobster shells have anti-inflammatory mechanisms that that could lead to the development of novel preventive strategies for those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), according to new research.
Savannah -
Called a "Smithsonian-grade exhibit of seashells," Mique Pinkerton's collection was featured at the Savannah Botanical Gardens. Hundreds of shells from across the globe, from Scallops to Tritons, fascinated exhibit visitors.
Climate changes from millions of years ago are recorded at daily rate in sea shells. Studying ancient sea shells can provide valuable information about changes to the Earth’s environment.
Just how barnacles reproduce has confounded scientists for many years and working it out has proved surprisingly difficult. However, now a new Canadian research paper sheds light on the process.
Orenburg -
An army conscript has confessed to ignoring the ban on smoking in explosion-risk areas of the military base and has been charged with causing the massive explosions near Orenburg, Russia on Tuesday.
Orenburg -
On Tuesday, it was reported that an explosion in Central Russia had caused mushroom-like clouds, and that three shells were involved. Turns out it was more like 4,000 tons of shells detonated in the blasts.
Orenburg -
Two villages were evacuated on Tuesday following a series of huge explosions near a military testing ground at Donguzsky, 40 kms from Orenburg in Central Russia.
Mortar shell blasts and machine gun fire have rocked the Somali capital of Mogadishu breaking a lull that has lasted for several months. No deaths have been reported. Residential areas have been attacked.