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Tag Archives: Ecology
Sonar tool poised to map sea floor in fine detail
Researchers see promise in “synthetic aperture” devices that mimic giant acoustic cameras. Continue reading
Posted in Science Magazine
Tagged Acoustics, Ecology, Electrical engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Science Magazine, Sensors
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Underwater Acoustics System Helps Baby Corals Thrive
Researchers built a sophisticated device to mimic natural soundscapes. Continue reading
Posted in IEEE Spectrum
Tagged Acoustics, Ecology, Environment, IEEE Spectrum, Oceanography
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How ‘Zombie’ Fires Rise from the Dead in Spring
As “zombie” fires become more common, new research shows they arise from an unexpected source. Continue reading
Climate patterns shape forest wildfire recovery
An alternating north–south drought cycle in the western US restricts seedlings’ ability to regenerate after fires. Continue reading
Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats
Strategic angles help bats hunt stationary bugs on leaves. Continue reading
Ultrafast signalling among aquatic single-celled organisms
Colonies of Spirostomum ambiguum synchronize to release toxins that may deter predators. Continue reading
Eelgrass declines pose a mystery
Scientists want to know why eelgrass is on the decline in some areas of Puget Sound and not others. The answer will affect future strategies for protecting one of the ecosystem’s most critical saltwater plants. Continue reading
Posted in Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
Tagged Conservation, Ecology, Eel Grass, Environment, Marine Biology, Pacific Northwest
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Exploring the environmental impact of quantum dots
The speed with which microbes in a simplified ecosystem absorb the nanomaterials is raising concerns about the effect on organisms higher in the food chain. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Ecology, Energy, Environment, microbiology, Physics Today, Toxicology
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Where has all the Flora Gone?
Diversity of European alpine plant life may be shrinking. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Climate Change, Down to Earth, Ecology, Physics Today, Plants & Animals
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It’s Becoming a Smaller World, After All
Climate change may cause both animal and plant species to shrink in size, which in turn could impact soil productivity. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Climate Change, Down to Earth, Ecology, Physics Today
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