Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 July 2024
UCSD scientists found Haplorchis pumilio flatworms form colonies with non-reproductive “soldiers” that defend against rivals. This discovery places them among complex animal societies and has implications for health and sociobiology.
Keywords: Haplorchis pumilio, flatworm, soldiers, parasites, sociobiology, snails, public health
Chasing the Monsoon in the Bay of Bengal
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 July 2024
The EKAMSAT project unites Indian and U.S. scientists to study ocean–atmosphere dynamics driving the monsoon. A 2024 Bay of Bengal cruise gathered key ocean, weather, and genetic data to improve forecasts and reduce climate risks.
Keywords: monsoon, EKAMSAT, Bay of Bengal, ocean–atmosphere, climate, Scripps, India–US collaboration
3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals’ Response to Bleaching Events
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 July 2024
A 7-year Maui study used 3D reef imaging to track 1,832 corals through bleaching events. Some species showed resilience and acclimatization, offering insights for coral restoration and climate change adaptation.
Keywords: coral bleaching, resilience, 3D imaging, Maui, climate change, reef restoration, acclimatization
