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What’s hot in science? Research news for the day of Jan. 3, 2022

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The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V casts a shadow on the marginal ice zone of the Southern Ocean.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022
Aircraft reveal surprisingly strong Southern Ocean carbon sink

Study relies on airborne measurements of carbon dioxide to estimate ocean uptake

The Southern Ocean is a significant carbon sink — absorbing a large amount of the excess carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere by human activities — according to a new study led by scientists affiliated with the …

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A specialized gene generates multiple layers of cortex that have roles in drought and flooding stress.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022
Researchers uncover genetic instructions for cells that help crops tolerate drought and flooding

A single-cell map of corn’s root reveals a regulator of cellular diversity

A U.S. National Science Foundation-funded study revealed how plants add new cell layers that help them resist climate stressors like drought or flooding. The research focuses on …

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