A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish.
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Star(fish)-crossed lovers: The weird and wonderful world of breeding sea stars
It takes a bit of work to get brittlestars in the mood to procreate in captivity. They need to be well-fed, in total darkness and convinced the world is ending.
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Saha named AAAS Fellow for contributions to science education
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized Margaret Saha’s longstanding contributions to the encouragement of science and STEM outreach by selecting her for membership in the 2021 class of AAAS Fellows.
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Increase in marine heat waves threatens coastal habitats
The Chesapeake Bay is on track to experience extreme heat for half of each year.
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EPA selects VIMS model as bellwether for Bay health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has chosen a computer model developed by researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science as its next-generation tool for managing Chesapeake Bay restoration in an era of…
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NSF CAREER award will allow Saskia Mordijck to study plasma at the LAPD
Plasma is the fourth state of matter, occupying a spot beyond solids, liquids and gases — and Saskia Mordijck says plasma needs more attention.
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Exploring the unintended consequences of the CARES Act
Michael Seiler, professor of real estate and finance at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business discusses his newly published research addressing the unintended consequences of the CARES Act.
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