What’s hot in science? Check out NSF research news for the day of Feb. 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Antarctic research links warming to fish decline

Drop in sea ice connected with decline in larvae of key forage fish

A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a correlation among warming waters, decreased sea ice and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small fish are important prey for penguins, seals and other marine life.

The study was published in the journal …

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Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Coral reefs’ ‘taste’ and ‘smell’ provide insights into a dynamic ecosystem

Hundreds of new molecules recently discovered by research team

Coral reefs are hotspots of biodiversity and are very productive, with a vast number of organisms interacting simultaneously. Now, scientists have discovered hundreds of new molecules in these tropical reefs. The research was supported by the …

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Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Researchers develop new method to screen Alzheimer’s treatment efficacy

Results could lead to novel approach to developing therapeutics

Researchers at the University of California San Diego, funded by the …

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