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This fine piece about invasive sea squirts states that the critters maintain an unappetizing surface pH of 2. Does this make these mats harmful to touch? Andrew J. DolsonRichmond, Va. Robert Whitlatch of the University of Connecticut, who grows Didemnum in the lab, says it’s fine to handle for short periods of time, “though I […]
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EcosystemsSquirt Alert
A sea animal of unknown origins and lacking any known predator has begun commandeering ecosystems in cool coastal waters throughout the world.
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HumansArchival Science
Photos from the Science Service archive at the Smithsonian offer fresh views of the Scopes evolution trial.
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ComputingThe Risky Business of Spreadsheet Errors
Faulty spreadsheets and poor software practices can put businesses at risk.