Genome of the diatom Phaeodactylum sequenced
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 15 October 2008
Scientists sequenced the genome of the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, revealing its evolutionary roots and key traits like photosynthesis genes, oil production, and robust shells—vital for marine food chains and potential biofuel sources.
Keywords: Phaeodactylum tricornutum, diatom genome, marine algae, photosynthesis, biofuel, omega-3 fatty acids, Alfred Wegener Institute
Ancient groundwater records reveal regional vulnerabilities to climate change
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 June 2025
New WHOI-led study shows the Southwest may be more sensitive to drying than the Pacific Northwest through analysis of ancient groundwater records.
Keywords: groundwater, climate vulnerability, paleoclimate, drought, regional climate, water resources, environmental change
Groundbreaking research sheds light on how whales and dolphins use sound
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 June 2025
Differences in brain structure between echolocating and non-echolocating marine mammals offers insight into auditory processing and communication.
Keywords: marine mammals, echolocation, whale communication, dolphin behavior, brain structure, bioacoustics, auditory processing
