In honor of Earth Day, certified meteorologist George Waldenberger visited the Florida Coral Rescue Center, which protects these coral species, and saw how they may help solve the recent coral bleaching event our reefs are experiencing.
In all of the 524 corals in this facility, they are growing much faster in these ideal conditions, doubling in size in roughly five years.
The Florida Coral Rescue Center started as an ark to house the only animal that is actually an animal, vegetable, and mineral.
The “mineral” is the reef structure, the “animal” is an anchored polyp, and it takes in algae, serving as this organism’s “vegetable” component, creating extra energy.
The algae create vibrant colors; the polyps would be clear without it. When water temperatures get warm, the algae don’t work together well.
After last summer’s bleaching event with South Florida’s record-warm waters, corals that survived may possess special traits.
Climate tech startups raised $8.1 billion in the first quarter, near record amounts of money that suggest 2023’s quite close might have been little more than a blip than the sign of a protracted downturn. The figure, contained in a new report from PitchBook, shows that climate tech hasn’t succumbed to the same slowdown that has dragged on the rest of the venture community. A deeper look into the $8.1 billion raised in the first quarter shows that investors focused their attention on materials, including green steel and battery materials and minerals.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the bee-delay game in Arizona, the Twins winning 10 games in a row, the incredible city connect uniforms released by the Rays, conduct a standings draft and give their good, bad and Uggla for this week.
This week, Greg and Byron talk Tesla layoffs, V12s from Aston Martin and Ferrari, the 2029 AEB mandate and some EV testing. Also, these guys still own CDs.
Instagram has released some new interactive stickers for use in Stories. One of these is a “Reveal” sticker that blurs content, so people have to DM the creator to get it unlocked.
After 56 pro fights and losses in three of his last four, the UFC veteran knows what fans think about the state of his career – but he also knows they've been wrong before.
In the realm of electric mountain bikes (eMTBs), the newly released Salsa Notch 160 Deore 12 is another exciting option for trail enthusiasts. Engineered for those who love challenging terrains and extending their riding sessions, the Notch combines robust technology with high-end performance features, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to up their mountain biking game with a little battery-powered help. At the heart of the Salsa Notch 160 Deore 12 is the Bosch Performance Line CX drive system.