News tagged with water ph
Scientists merge spider silk, human muscle to design a novel, self-assembling peptide
(Medical Xpress) -- Because of its high water content and polymer network, peptide hydrogel is a promising material for protein storage and transfer without significant loss of their biological activity. These hydrogels have ...
Dec 02, 2011 |
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Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds
Earth may be overdosing on acid - not the "turn on, tune in, drop out" kind, but the "kill fish, kill coral, kill crops" kind. And it's shaping up to be a very bad trip.
Oct 03, 2011 |
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CO2 makes life difficult for algae
The acidification of the world's oceans could have major consequences for the marine environment. New research shows that coccoliths, which are an important part of the marine environment, dissolve when seawater acidifies.
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May 10, 2011 |
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Highly acidic water flowing naturally from NQ springs
Scientists have been startled to discover unique ecosystems of fauna and flora thriving around highly acidic springs in far north Queensland.
Dec 22, 2010 |
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USF Study Shows First Direct Evidence of Ocean Acidification
(PhysOrg.com) -- Seawater in a vast and deep section of the northeastern Pacific Ocean shows signs of increased acidity brought on by manmade carbon dioxide in the atmosphere -- a phenomenon that carries with ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jan 20, 2010 |
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Fish guts explain marine carbon cycle mystery
Research published today reveals the major influence of fish on maintaining the delicate pH balance of our oceans, vital for the health of coral reefs and other marine life.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jan 15, 2009 |
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