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Nov 21 2025SCIENCE

Why Fish Feed is Messing with Our Water Surveys

In the world of water studies, scientists often use environmental DNA (eDNA) to spot fish. But there's a problem: fish feed can fool these tests, making it seem like fish are present when they're not. This is a big issue, especially near fish farms, because it can give wrong results. Researchers to

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Tracking Rare Fish with eDNA: A New Technique

Want to find rare fish without actually seeing them? Scientists have come up with a clever way using something called eDNA. This stands for environmental DNA, which is basically tiny bits of DNA that living things leave behind in their environment. To detect this eDNA, scientists use a combination

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Travis Hunter: College Football's Versatile Winner

Meet Travis Hunter, the phenom from Colorado who's making waves in college football. This two-way star has just bagged two prestigious awards: the Chuck Bednarik Award for best defensive player and the Fred Biletnikoff Award for top receiver. That's right, he's the best at both offense and defense.

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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Dive into the Depths with Eve: The Innovative Robotic Fish Revolutionizing Ocean Exploration

A groundbreaking invention by a team of engineering whizzes is making waves in the world of marine biology. Meet Eve, the soft robotic underwater fish designed to seamlessly blend into coral reef environments, enabling operators to collect isolated eDNA samples and high-resolution video for comprehe

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