Raji Raji

How Freshwater ice can melt into scallops and spikes?

280 Hits Raji Raji Feb 24, 2022, 6:22 AM

When columns of freshwater ice were submerged and melted in water, downward-facing spikes (left) formed at temperatures below about 5° Celsius, scallops (center) between about 5° C and 7° C and upward-facing pinnacles (right) above about 7° C.

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How Corals may store a surprising amount of microplastics in their skeletons?

325 Hits Raji Raji Feb 24, 2022, 5:25 AM

Corals can store tiny plastic particles in their skeletons. Worldwide, corals may trap up to 3 percent of all microplastics...