Fishing has been the economic and cultural pillar for many coastal towns along the Northeast coast for generations. But a warmer climate threatens the abundance and distribution of key species like haddock and Atlantic cod. And that will spell trouble for these fishing towns, according to new research. Read More
If you like clams, you’re not alone. For the past 164,000 years, people have used shellfish as a food source. We know this thanks to shell middens found on shorelines around the world. By studying these mounds, scientists can say a lot about the history of early humans — from their dietary preferences to migration paths. Read More
Scientists have discovered genes that helped indigenous peoples of Siberia to adapt to life in a cold climate with restricted diet. Mutations were found in genes affecting lipid metabolism, a process that involves splitting, digesting, absorbing, transporting, and accumulating fat in the body. Read More
Adult females of tiny snails of the genus Boreocingula could grow underdeveloped male reproductive organs, scientists from St. Petersburg University have discovered. It can be a reaction to the pollution of the Arctic seas. Read More
Bacterial nanocellulose has a number of advantages over its plant analogue, regular cellulose. Its fibers are longer, wider and stronger. Such pulp has practically no impurities that would impair its strength and absorbing properties. Read More