Highlights
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.
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.
A new study provides a multi-decade survey of Maine's kelp forests, highlighting significant regional differences and a complex ecosystem response to change.
A method for linking the activity level of microbes to their individual genetic code provides insight into the microbial communities in extreme environments.
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.
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 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 ​
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​
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​
Using Biochemistry to Explore Applications of Algae
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
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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
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National Drought Mitigation Center 2022 Annual Report