Hot or Cold, Venomous Rattlesnakes Still Quick to Strike
In nature, how quickly a creature moves can mean the difference between life and death. Venomous rattlesnakes defend themselves by uncoiling and striking out when faced with predators or prey.
In the Arctic, Spring Snowmelt Triggers Fresh CO2 Production
New research from San Diego State University finds that water from spring snowmelt infiltrates the soil and triggers fresh carbon dioxide production at higher rates than previously assumed.
Reducing the Damage of a Heart Attack
SDSU researchers have discovered how a key protein can help the heart regulate oxygen and blood flow and repair damage. In a heart attack, a series of biochemical processes…
Inquiring Minds: Student Researchers Shine at CSU Competition
Student research on heart tissue, bone replacement and how black adolescent girls identify themselves at school won accolades for San Diego State University students in a statewide competition.
Corals Face Threat from Tiny Enemy
Climate change and environmental stressors are not the only threats for coral reefs worldwide. Overfishing allows other reef organisms such as algae to crowd out corals. This has a snowball effect that alters the battlefield corals face.
You Don’t Smoke – But Your Home Could Have Thirdhand Smoke Residue
“When you smoke, tobacco smoke chemicals accumulate over time and create these reservoirs that fill slowly and also empty slowly. Some of these reservoirs may never be depleted because chemicals are still sticky.”