What’s hot in science? Research news for the day of August 17, 2021

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Blood-sucking flies may be following chemicals produced by skin bacteria, even in bats.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Bugs find bats to bite thanks to bacteria

Important parallels to other vector-borne pathways for disease transmission

Humans aren’t the only animals that have to worry about bug bites. Thousands of insect species have evolved to specialize in feeding on mammals and birds, but scientists are still learning how these bugs differentiate between species to track down their preferred

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Researchers are finding that giant kelp is crucial to California coastal ecosystems. 

Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Study finds kelp is key to California’s coastal ecosystems

Decade-long experiment involved repeatedly removing giant kelp from ecosystems

A lush canopy is a defining feature of most of Earth’s forests, but canopy-forming species can be particularly vulnerable to disturbances and environmental change — even those in forests under the sea.

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