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A newly identified group of deep-sea spiders carries methane-eating microbes on their legs, revealing a unique symbiosis and a surprising new lineage in the ocean depths
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New Discovery of Deep Sea 'Spiders' Is Unlike Anything We've Seen Before
Three newly-discovered species of deep sea 'spiders' farm methane-eating bacteria on their own bodies in a symbiosis quite unlike anything seen before.
www.sciencealert.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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theconversation.com/la-fires-har...
LA fires: Harm from long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and it’s a growing risk
Human bodies aren’t prepared for the toxic chemicals in smoke, and the effects can be harmful in the short term and long term.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM