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History is a valuable teacher—to natural systems as well as humans, apparently. In a study that could critically shape marine conservation efforts for years to come, scientists have found that sea life can learn from the past just as human beings do. Researchers discovered that corals with heat stress on their health records—meaning periods of [...]
[Update: The original title of the post said that the algae used in the Algenist cosmetics line was genetically engineered. That's not the case—the compounds come from existing microalgae that Solazyme has been able to identify and grow. We've fixed the headline—my apologies.] Trying to make a biofuel startup work is tough. On one hand, [...]
If you’re already daydreaming about your winter getaway to the tropics as the weather gets crisper and gloomier, consider adjusting your plans to include some swimming among the world’s coral reefs – not just because they offer an unparalleled panorama of underwater life, but also because they’re disappearing in the midst of coastal development. And [...]
