This material is then consumed by marine organisms, with remnants eventually sinking as ‘marine snow’—tiny carbon-rich particles that settle in the deep ocean, where the carbon can be stored for ...

We often think of sunlight, waves, and tides as the main players in our seas, but there is more to the story. A new study shows that marine snow (tiny bits of drifting debris) acts as a hotspot for ...

The Apollo astronauts didn't know what they'd find when they explored the surface of the moon, but they certainly didn't ...

June 3, 2025 — Researchers asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them coped better with their ... Scientists Say Next Few ...

A research group has developed a technology for mass-producing uniform artificial cells (lipid bilayer vesicles) with artificial model nuclei using microfluidic devices with high reproducibility.

Winter travel can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author ...

Additionally, zooplankton play an important role in nutrient cycling, as they contribute to the vertical transport of organic material when they migrate between the surface and deeper waters and also ...

The US Maritime Administration sponsored this multi-year program to define environmental conditions in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas; to obtain data to improve design criteria for ice-worthy ...

The research was conducted by experts at the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC). The team paired satellite data on ocean color with atmospheric observations. The ...