A groundbreaking study reveals the evolutionary journey of brown algae, crucial for Earth’s ecological balance. Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University analyzed 44 species’ genomes, discovering key evolutionary milestones and the impact of viral integration. The study highlights brown algae’s potential for aquaculture, biotechnology, and climate change mitigation through carbon capture and ecosystem restoration, emphasizing their ecological and economic importance.
A new study reveals a significant increase in silver levels buried in marine sediments off the coast of Vietnam, coinciding with the start of the Industrial Revolution. This finding suggests global warming may be accelerating silver burial in ocean sediments, with potential implications for ocean ecosystems.
A groundbreaking discovery of nearly complete fossil skeletons in Mexico has unlocked the mystery surrounding the prehistoric shark, Cretoxyrhina mantelli. Previously known only through fragmentary remains, these new specimens provide unprecedented insights into the enigmatic predator’s anatomy, behavior, and ecological role in the Late Cretaceous oceans.
