MS-LS2-4

Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

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  1. Science & Society

    This evolutionary biologist fuses art into her science

    Victoria Glynn is studying how high temperatures are affecting ocean plankton. She also makes art to help communicate science to the public.

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  2. Oceans

    The sea surface covered by seaweed is now as big as South America

    The first global mapping of macroalgae blooms in the ocean, last year, reveals rapid growth and a new record for the area seaweed blankets.

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  3. Climate

    Microbes that dwell in tree bark devour major climate gases

    Hidden in plain sight, this huge community of tree-bark microbes dines on gases — such as methane — that warm Earth’s atmosphere.

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  4. Animals

    Lions have a second roar that scientists have only just discovered

    This insight from machine-learning analyses of recordings of calls in the wild might help detect where lions are declining.

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  5. Animals

    Polar bears leave thousands of tons of food scraps for other species

    The new finding quantifies how much of polar bears' food goes uneaten. As these bears decline, Arctic scavengers risk losing a critical food source.

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  6. Animals

    Birds are singing longer, thanks to light pollution

    In light-polluted areas, birds spend an average of 50 minutes more per day singing. It’s unclear how that extra time might hurt or help the birds.

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  7. Life

    Scientists Say: Benthic

    This ecological region teems with life — from coral to insect larvae to crabs.

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  8. Animals

    Quashing the spotted lanternfly may require help from other species

    This invasive pest has spread to 17 U.S. states and may threaten vineyards. But bats, fungi, dogs and even trees may help halt the lanternfly's spread.

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  9. Animals

    Frogs evolved a wide variety of vocal sacs to amplify their ribbits

    Maybe you've seen frogs with ballooning throats, but what about pop-out poofs and fat ear bumps?

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