This week in Science: A genomic analysis of 88 species reveals the genetic underpinnings of rockfish life spans, which range from 11 years for the shortest-lived species to >200 years for the longest.
— Science Magazine (@ScienceMagazine) November 11, 2021
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Tag Archives: Science
Front Covers: Nature Magazine – November 11
Oysters: How ‘Perfectly Round’ Pearls Are Made
Book Reviews: “IMMUNE” Is An Illustrated Look At Our Body’s Immune System
Cover Preview: Science Magazine – November 5
Front Covers: Nature Magazine – November 4
Previews: New Scientist Magazine – November 6
Climate Science: Young People Voice Concerns Onboard The COP26 Train
Last weekend, hundreds of young people boarded a specially chartered train in Amsterdam to travel to Glasgow ahead of the United Nations COP26 climate summit.
Among them were scientists, activists and policy makers. In a Nature Podcast special, we boarded the train to catch up with some of them – to talk about their science, their motivations and their message.
Views: What 3°C Of Global Warming Will Look Like
If global temperatures rise three degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the results would be catastrophic. It’s an entirely plausible scenario, and this film shows you what it would look like.
Video timeline: 00:00 – What will a 3°C world look like? 00:57 – Climate change is already having devastating effects 02:58 – How climate modelling works 04:06 – Nowhere is safe from global warming 05:20 – The impact of prolonged droughts 08:24 – Rising sea levels, storm surges and flooding 10:27 – Extreme heat and wet-bulb temperatures 12:51 – Increased migration and conflict 14:26 – Adaptation and mitigation are crucial