How to rebrand a fish so that it sounds tastier
British fishermen have decided to rename two of their biggest exports as they turn to local markets to overcome some Brexit-related difficulties with shipping products abroad. What used to be known as the megrim sole and spider crab will now be Corni.....»»
Thermal refuges help trout beat the heat in hot weather
What do fish do when the water gets too hot?.....»»
MediaTek’s new smartphone chip sounds too good to be true
MediaTek's latest midrange processor for Android phones is the Dimensity 8300, and it sounds incredible......»»
Q&A: To save the planet"s glaciers, human actions still matter, says scientist
Climate change is melting glaciers around the world. Vanishing ice means less water for the millions of people relying on it and threatens the habitats of species—from bacteria to plants and fish—that live in glacier-fed ecosystems......»»
Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: Here"s why
Does the prediction that there could be "more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050" concern you? How about reports that "we eat a credit card's worth of plastic per week"? These are some of the "facts" about plastic that are cited by the media......»»
Half of tested caviar products from Europe are illegal, and some aren"t even caviar, finds study
Wild caviar, a pricey delicacy made from sturgeon eggs, has been illegal for decades since poaching brought the fish to the brink of extinction. Today, legal, internationally tradeable caviar can only come from farmed sturgeon, and there are strict r.....»»
"Naked Clams": Aquaculture system hopes to turn marine pest into nutritious seafood
Researchers hoping to rebrand a marine pest as a nutritious food have developed the world's first system of farming shipworms, which they have renamed "Naked Clams." These long, white saltwater clams are the world's fastest-growing bivalve and can re.....»»
"Fishing" chimpanzees found to enjoy termites as a seasonal treat
The discovery that chimpanzees use tools to fish for termites revolutionized our understanding of their abilities—but we still don't have crucial context to help us understand termite fishing and chimpanzee minds. Are chimpanzees fishing for a seas.....»»
Listen to the seismic sounds as Iceland braces for likely volcanic eruption
"The activity is formidable, exciting, and scary." Enlarge / The Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland is mostly a barren waste of lava fields. (credit: Vincent van Zeijst/CC BY 3.0) Intensifying seismic activity these past fe.....»»
Children"s spelling skills found to improve when teaching integrates movement
A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows that children who use their bodies to 'shape' letter sounds improve their spelling skills more than those who receive traditional classroom instruction.....»»
It sounds like science fiction. But we can now sample water to find the DNA of every species living there
Figuring out what species live in an ecosystem, and which ones are rare or just good at hiding is an essential way to understand and care for them. Until now, it's been very labor intensive......»»
New study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences.....»»
Analyzing the blood of fish can show us how healthy they are
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-.....»»
Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: Mercenary Convoy guide
Zombies aren't the only threat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's new zombies mode. Finding a mercenary convoy isn't as easy as it sounds, but we can help......»»
Using miniature microphones to record rat"s happy squeaks
A team of neurobiologists at the University of Haifa's, Sagol Department of Neurobiology has found, via the use of novel miniature microphones, that rats make sounds when in the company of other rats for no other reason than because they are happy. I.....»»
A "fish cartel" for Africa could benefit the countries, and their seas
Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries, which receive far less from access to their fisheries on the global market than other countries do from theirs. By joining forces, UC Santa Barbara resear.....»»
Evolution of taste: Study discovers bitter taste receptor in sharks
A research team from the University of Cologne, in collaboration with colleagues from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology in Freising, has discovered a receptor for bitter taste in twelve different cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays). The.....»»
iPhone has built-in rain sounds that help you sleep. Here"s how to play them.
iPhone has a hidden feature that plays nature sounds that help you sleep soundly. Yes, it's true! Your iPhone has built-in nature sounds that can be played continuously. If you, like me, doze off to sleep more quickly with white noise playing i.....»»
Once they have laid their eggs, fish become "young" again: Study
The physical relief—in body weight—that temperate fish like cod and Atlantic herring experience after they spawn for the first time allows them to breathe in more oxygen and develop a voracious appetite, all of which leads to a rapid increase in.....»»
Model shows how fish synchronize tail fins to save energy
Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a model that simulates the motion of fish tail fins. The model uncovers the underlying mechanisms behind a commonly observed phenomenon in fish: how they synchronize the movement of their tail fins, r.....»»
Arctic Ocean soundscapes reveal changes in mammal populations in response to climate change
While the sounds of our oceans may be familiar to us through the lens of nature documentaries, from the haunting calls of whales to the barks of some fish, this acoustic environment can provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists regarding the comple.....»»