Scientists Discover Link Between Fins and Hands
Aug 19, 2016
Researchers at the University of Chicago found a link between the genes in fish fins and the genes responsible for finger and toe formation among land animals.
Projects
Trashing the High Seas
"Trashing the High Seas" is an original series from The Takeaway that explores our oceans, how human behavior is changing them, and what can be done to sustain large bodies of water for future generations.
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A Strategy for Reducing Underwater Noise Pollution
Aug 18, 2016Noise from shops, drilling, and industrial work greatly interferes with marine life. A new strategy from NOAA is attempting to address and fix the issue. -
Quantifying the Value of the Ocean's Resources
Aug 17, 2016The "Atlas of Ocean Wealth" maps the benefits of ocean ecosystems to assist governments and business in investing in sustainable growth of existing resources. -
A Millennial's Fight to Clean Up 150 Million Pounds of Ocean Trash
Aug 16, 2016At just 22-years-old, Boyan Slat has created a barrier that is designed to collect and remove trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. -
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle is on a Mission to Save Our Seas
Aug 15, 2016Oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been on a decades-long mission to inspire public awareness of how to save our oceans. Her solution: give nature a break; leave half of the Earth alone.
