Researchers Discover What Makes Deep-Sea Dragonfish Teeth Transparent
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 June 2019
UC San Diego and Scripps scientists found deep-sea dragonfish teeth are transparent due to nanostructured enamel and dentin without tubules, aiding camouflage and inspiring transparent ceramic designs.
Keywords: dragonfish, transparent teeth, nanostructure, camouflage, biomimicry
Scientists Identify New Species of Damselfish
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 June 2019
Scripps and University of Sydney scientists identified a new Madagascar damselfish, Pomacentrus vatosoa, with pearlescent color and black spots, highlighting hidden coral reef diversity.
Keywords: damselfish, Madagascar, new species, coral reef, biodiversity
Atmospheric Rivers to Become Even More Dominant Source of California Water Resources and Flooding
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 July 2019
Scripps-led research finds California’s future will see less frequent but more extreme precipitation, driven by stronger atmospheric rivers, intensifying swings between drought and flooding.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, California, extreme precipitation, drought-flood cycles
