Bioluminescent Worm Found to Have Iron Superpowers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 December 2017
Scripps researchers found parchment tubeworm ferritin works ~8× faster than human ferritin, with potential for biomedical, drug delivery, and environmental uses.
Keywords: Scripps, ferritin, parchment tubeworm, bioluminescence, biotechnology
Studying Nature's Smallest Rainbows, Produced by Peacock Spiders, May Inspire New Optical Technologies
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 December 2017
Researchers found rainbow peacock spiders create intense iridescence via microscopic 3D contours and nanoscale diffraction gratings, inspiring advances in optical technology.
Keywords: peacock spider, iridescence, photonic structures, nanotechnology, biomimicry, optics
The Ocean Is Losing Its Breath
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 January 2018
Ocean oxygen levels are plummeting due to climate change and nutrient pollution, threatening marine life, fisheries, and ecosystems. Scientists call for urgent global and local action to reverse the trend.
Keywords: ocean oxygen loss, dead zones, climate change, nutrient pollution, marine life, fisheries, ecosystems
