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New research shows how a small group of single-celled algae use chemical cues to communicate stress information, an ability once thought unique to plants.

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Researchers have found an increase in the proportion of microbes that shift how they feed, providing insight into how the food web may adapt to climate change.

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A new study provides a multi-decade survey of Maine's kelp forests, highlighting significant regional differences and a complex ecosystem response to change.

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A method for linking the activity level of microbes to their individual genetic code provides insight into the microbial communities in extreme environments.

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Viruses are the most abundant biological entity on Earth. Yet scientists are only just beginning to unravel the mystery of how they work and their role in the ocean.

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A new model estimating the costs of ocean iron fertilization highlights uncertainties in how effective and costly this strategy may be.

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PRESS RELEASES

Kelp Forest Collapse Alters Food Web and Energy Dynamics

New Study Reveals How Competition Between Algae is Transforming the Gulf of Maine

New Method Uncovers Dynamic Microbes in Coastal Sediments

The Chicken or the Egg? An Ancient Microbe Says Egg

New $7 Million Grant to Power Algae-Based Innovation

Institute Launches New Maine-Based Testing for PFAS

Scientists Assess PFAS Levels Throughout Casco Bay

Explained: The sugar coating of life

Scientists Test New Method for Identifying Small Microplastics

New Research Uncovers Potential Benefits, Consequences of Ocean Iron Fertilization​

Scientists Provide First Field Observations of Coccolithophore Osmotrophy

Research Unearths Giant Fungal Viruses in the Crust

Study finds states facing worse drought have more comprehensive drought planning

New interactive interface and export tool help users visualize and customize U.S. Drought Monitor maps

In a summer for the record books, the U.S. hits 106 weeks straight with more than 40% of the Lower 48 in drought

New tool makes U.S. drought impacts searchable by state and drought level

U.S. Drought Monitor now provides county-level drought stats

New map shows the location of weather and water stations across the West â€‹

Study illuminates trade-off between complex words and complex sentences​

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INSTITUTIONAL NEWS

Grand Opening Marks a Bold New Era for Bigelow Laboratory

Bigelow Laboratory's New Center Honors Harold Alfond

Ocean Shot Award Propels Discovery through Innovation

Bio-GO-SHIP Honored with an Excellence in Partnering Award

Ocean on Tap Continues to Inspire Entering its Second Year

Bigelow Laboratory to Co-Host Blue Economy Event​​

​​NOVA Documentary Showcases Bigelow Laboratory Science​

Bigelow Laboratory Celebrates 50 Years​

Maine Ocean Science Leaders Launch New Collaboration

Government Leaders Gather to Break Ground on Bigelow Laboratory Expansion

​Five MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2024​​

​Three from MIT named 2024-2025 Goldwater Scholars

​Seed funding helps science researchers bear fruit

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SCIENCE FEATURES and EXPLAINERS

Migrating Zooplankton May Help Drive Carbon Transport

Combining Science and Games to Advance Disease Research

Aquaculture Industry Identifies New Possibilities in eDNA

Scientists Advance Tools to Support Kelp Farming Industry

Task Force Lays Out Possibilities for Maine’s Blue Economy

Complex Experiments Help Unlock Mixotrophy Mysteries

Models Shed Light on Complex Behavior of Krill Swarms

Workshops Build Capacity for HABs Early Warning Abroad

August Spill Prompts Expanded PFAS Monitoring in Casco Bay

Program Works to Cultivate a Network of Deep-Sea Diplomats

Studying the Big Impact of Small Animals in a Changing Ocean

Scientists Prepare for the Next Era of Gulf of Maine Time Series 

Summer Interns Help Illuminate Impact of Disease on Marine Life

Center Drives Discovery by Cracking DNA of Cells​

From Submersibles to Satellites, Advanced Tools Illuminate a Changing Gulf of Maine​​

Research Illuminates the Role of Disease in Shaping Ocean Health​

From Ash to Algae​

Supporting Local Science

Scientists Explore Diversity of Microbial Life on Maine’s Coast​​​

Genetic Tool May Help Farmers Track Elusive Larval Mussels​

Citing knowledge gaps, ISA delays deep-sea mining rules​

New Project Assesses Cyanobacteria in Drinking Water

​Interns Use Genetic Tools to Study Bivalve Diseases​

Scientists Look to DNA to Help Track White Sharks

Flexible Feeding May Be the Norm, Not the Exception​

The Fate of Forever Chemicals

Using Biochemistry to Explore Applications of Algae

NDMC partnership works to enhance drought and climate resilience of Indigenous farmers in the Middle Rio Grande basin

We're all in this together: Stakeholders work to increase drought resilience of the ACF Basin

Multidisciplinary team looks to increase the resilience of food systems to climate shocks like drought
NDMC and World Bank partner on drought monitoring tools for southern Africa

CMOR helps officials respond to drought in Missouri

Drought workshops focus on agriculture in Alaska 
New research from the National Drought Mitigation Center

NDMC and Drought Learning Network partners use podcasts to reach agricultural producers and resource managers 

Stakeholders meet to share resources and experiences for drought planning in the Southwest
From bench to biotech

Championing the Brain

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RESEARCHER PROFILES

Dedicated Curators Ensure the NCMA Algae Collection Thrives

Stamieszkin Finds Inspiration From Smallest Marine Life

Marine Educator Works to Deepen Student Engagement

Students Challenged to Use Old Knowledge for New Solutions

Fernández Robledo Seeks Sea-Based Biotech Breakthroughs

Burns Probes Evolution Across the Tree of Life​​

Experiential Learning Guides Poulton’s Scientific Path

Frank Laukien bets on MIT to unlock the grand challenges of glycobiology

NDMC visiting student brings international insight on crowdsourcing drought data

Understanding reality through algorithms

A "golden era" to study the brain

Providing new pathways for neuroscience research and education

Lawrence Udeigwe uses elegant math to understand complex systems of the brain

Combining medicine and public health research to address mental health in vulnerable communities

From aspiring scientist to Future Fund of Science Fellow

From modeling quantum devices to political systems

Chemist and MLK Jr. Scholar Robert Gilliard explores new frontiers in synthetic chemistry

Investigating pathogens and their life cycles, for the benefit of society​​​​

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MAGAZINE EDITING

​Transect Winter 2025

Transect Summer 2024​​​​​​​​​

Transect Winter 2024

​​Transect Summer 2023

DroughtScape Spring 2023

National Drought Mitigation Center 2022 Annual Report

DroughtScape Winter 2023

DroughtScape Fall 2022

DroughtScape Summer 2022

Science @ MIT Magazine Summer 2022 Issue

Science @ MIT Magazine Winter 2022 issue

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