Impossible to study experimentally, and previously thought too complex to model computationally, researchers have successfully simulated the behavior of a fluid containing 100,000 particles, each with mass and volume, as it mixes with a clear fluid on a 3D grid of hundreds of millions of points over millions of steps. This computational breakthrough has already led to the discovery of novel fluid behaviors and lays a new foundation for studying fundamental physics in fields ranging from astronomy to meteorology, and for discovering engineering solutions in chemical refining, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, and beyond. 

The hollowed-out skeletons of a bleached reef in the Pacific Ocean are changing scientists’ understanding of the factors that promote — or hinder—coral reef recovery.

Coral reefs are being hit hard by the climate crisis, and timely interventions for their survival are a top priority. The Global Coral Tech Transfer Project enables SECORE International and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to implement the latest scientifically developed coral breeding techniques on a large scale across regions. The practical implementation of the project is carried out jointly and in close cooperation with Dominican Republic-based partner FUNDEMAR, combining Australian technology, Caribbean coral breeding science, and in-depth experience in implementing restoration efforts successfully. The goal is to create a comprehensive inventory of efficient and complementary methods, tools, and technologies to boost reef resilience worldwide. 

The tidal environment of mangrove forests serves as nurseries for many fish species. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have measured carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in 23 of world’s mangrove areas. The study sends out a warning that these ecosystems are increasingly threatened as sea temperatures continue to rise.

Deep-sea waters are warming due to heat waves and climate change, and it could spell trouble for the oceans’ delicate chemical and biological balance. A new study demonstrates that the microbes may already be adapting well to warmer, nutrient-poor waters. Researchers predict that these surprisingly adaptable archaea will play an important role in reshaping ocean chemistry in a changing climate.