Nature Communications (Journal) – Page 2

Hogfish ‘See’ With Their Skin, Even When They’re Dead

The camouflaging talents of this fish are driven by a mysterious new type of cell, setting it apart from other animals that know how to blend in.

Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Could Slow by Century’s End, Research Shows

The system of ocean currents that regulates the climate for a swath of the planet could collapse sooner than expected, a new analysis found.

Collective Force of Head Hits Increases Odds of CTE, Study Says

The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease.

A Summer Without Arctic Sea Ice Could Come a Decade Sooner Than Expected

In a new study, scientists found that the climate milestone could come about a decade sooner than anticipated, even if planet-warming emissions are gradually reduced.

Here Are the Places Most at Risk From Record-Shattering Heat

It’s the regions of the world that haven’t yet experienced an off-the-charts heat wave that we should worry about, a new scientific study argues.