Research Update Testing their mettle: How bacteria in deep-sea vents deal with toxic metal environments Copper and cadmium are highly toxic metals, and deep-sea hydrothermal vents are teeming with them. A new study aims to figure out how bacteria can survive and thrive in their presence.
Research Update Tracking the journey of mangroves in southern Japan By using techniques from both genetics and oceanography, researchers have found that the mangrove populations in the Ryukyu Islands are relatively isolated from one another, which has implications for conservation.
Research Update New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may hide undiscovered species Researchers have combined data from around the world with predictions from machine learning to create a high-resolution map of ant diversity, revealing areas that should be the focus of exploration and research.
Research Update Going against the flow: scientists reveal garden eels’ unique way of feeding The first lab study on garden eels shows how these shy creatures use their burrows, and change their movement and posture, when feeding in strong currents.
Research Update A family of termites has been traversing the world’s oceans for millions of years A comprehensive family tree, based on DNA sequences, has revealed that drywood termites have made at least 40 oceanic journeys over the last 50 million years to reach far flung landmasses.
