Can insects munch their way through our plastic problem?
The invention of plastic improved human lives in many ways, but it has also created a lot of waste. Plastic waste can take centuries to…
Author: Erica Curles
Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find!
Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…
Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water
Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…
Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?
Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…
Can traps be an alternative to pesticides in aquatic farms?
Using traps to lure parasites away may be a good alternative to pesticides for aquatic farms. But what attracts them?
Warming oceans are having an unexpected effect on certain fish
Some fish are increasing in size as ocean temperatures increase, which goes against previous experimental conclusions. #climatechange #fish
Telling people they’re getting a placebo does not stop it from working
Does giving a placebo require lying to a patient? This study concludes...no! Placebos still work even when the patient knows, at least for…
What is a fish’s favorite color?
Did you know fish prefer certain colors? When they don’t like the color of their tank, the fish may get stressed or aggressive!…
Breeding more nutritious Pacific oysters
Researchers have pinpointed several genes that could help shellfish producers breed Pacific oysters with higher amounts of healthy omega-3…
How effective are travel restrictions and social distancing?
Reality now matches what was predicted. According to models, travel restrictions alone would only delay the epidemic status of COVID-19. But…