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Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology 
Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?
August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 Science Connected conservation, ecology, marine life, sea life, whale breeding, whales
Health Neuroscience 
Stress-Induced Sleep: A Built-In Snooze Button
August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 Science Connected anxiety, sleep, stress
Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Marine and Freshwater Biology 
Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?
August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Science Connected climate change, coral reefs, marine life, ocean
Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 
Coral Reefs Versus Climate Change
July 25, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected coral, coral reefs
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Surfrider Volunteers Protect Public Health at the Beach
July 18, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected
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Isabela surfacing to breathe in the waters of Chile's Gulf of Corcovado (Courtesy of Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete/Blue Whale Center) Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology 

Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 Science Connectedconservation, ecology, marine life, sea life, whale breeding, whales

Blue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.

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Illustration of sleeping person with brain floating above them, holding out shields against pointing shadow fingers. Sleep protects against stress. Health Neuroscience 

Stress-Induced Sleep: A Built-In Snooze Button

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 Science Connectedanxiety, sleep, stress

Scientists explored how stress can induce sleep in mice and uncovered the brain cells involved in the process.

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Many fishes swimming above corals. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Science Connectedclimate change, coral reefs, marine life, ocean

Many of the harms done by climate change and overfishing are worst near the surface. Could coral reefs relocate deeper to escape them?

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Underwater Gardening: Coral Reefs and Aquaculture Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Coral Reefs Versus Climate Change

July 25, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs

Are you wondering how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world? This roundup of articles will answer your questions.

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surfrider volunteers Citizen Science Public Health SciStarter Blog 

Surfrider Volunteers Protect Public Health at the Beach

July 18, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected

Surfrider Foundation volunteers working hard to protect clean water at their local beaches.

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Smoke plume from the Riverside Fire on Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, in September 2020 Environment 

Severe Wildfires Rare, but Normal, for Cascades

July 11, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected

Although the Labor Day wildfires of the Cascade Mountains in 2020 were devastating, they actually fit into the ecosystem’s long-term patterns.

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A fly warms up in the morning sun Biology Zoology 

A Fly Cruises the Smell Arena  for Science

July 4, 2022July 12, 2022 Science Connectedbrain, smell

Have you ever wondered how you brain interprets smells? How about how the the brain of a tiny fruit fly interprets smells? Wonder no longer!

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Biology Neuroscience 

The neurobiology of anorexia

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Science Connectedanxiety, brain, depression

Anorexia’s connection to dopamine and serotonin is the focus of a new study on how brain signals affect eating behaviors.

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Neuroscience 

Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Disease Later?

June 20, 2022June 16, 2022 Science Connectedbrain, coronavirus, COVID-19, Parkinson's Disease

Research on mice suggests people infected with COVID-19 may be at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease long after the infection has cleared.

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Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray) Climate Change Environment Zoology 

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas

The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to climate change.

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Spotlight: Environment

Many fishes swimming above corals. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Science Connectedclimate change, coral reefs, marine life, ocean
Many of the harms done by climate change and overfishing are worst near the surface. Could coral reefs relocate deeper to...
Underwater Gardening: Coral Reefs and Aquaculture Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Coral Reefs Versus Climate Change

July 25, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
Are you wondering how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world? This roundup of articles will answer your questions.
Smoke plume from the Riverside Fire on Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, in September 2020

Severe Wildfires Rare, but Normal, for Cascades

July 11, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected
Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray)

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas
pink sea fan coral

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022July 30, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
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Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Science Connectedbees, insects, pollinators, urban gardening
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