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Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction?
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Emperor penguins are Antarctica’s most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction?

 Antarctic fish evolved to live in extreme cold—will they adapt to ocean warming? 
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 Antarctic fish evolved to live in extreme cold—will they adapt to ocean warming? 

These fish live in sub-freezing waters. Why are so many getting sick?
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These fish live in sub-freezing waters. Why are so many getting sick?

The legacy of H. William Detrich is rising with the Antarctic tide
H William Detrich Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences poses for a portrait at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA.

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The legacy of H. William Detrich is rising with the Antarctic tide

How Bill Detrich’s foresight led to the DNA sequencing of a rare icefish species

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How Bill Detrich’s foresight led to the DNA sequencing of a rare icefish species

Socializing outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some pro tips for staying warm this winter.

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Socializing outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some pro tips for staying warm this winter.

Penguins are starving as Antarctica gets warmer. Drones are counting the losses.

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Penguins are starving as Antarctica gets warmer. Drones are counting the losses.

The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution).

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The secret to better eyesight? Just add oxygen (and millions of years of evolution).

Northeastern marine science professor Kathleen Lotterhos says U.N. ocean and cryosphere report poses evolutionary challenges for marine life.
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Northeastern marine science professor Kathleen Lotterhos says U.N. ocean and cryosphere report poses evolutionary challenges for marine life.

Northeastern University research scientist to join largest ever women-only expedition to Antarctica for Homeward Bound program that teaches leadership skills in STEM fields

Northeastern University research scientist to join largest ever women-only expedition to Antarctica for Homeward Bound program that teaches leadership skills in STEM fields

Northeastern University professor H. William Detrich demonstrates that you can make a hybrid icefish

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Northeastern University professor H. William Detrich demonstrates that you can make a hybrid icefish

Sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish might help us better understand anemia, osteoporosis, and other ailments

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Sequencing the genome of the blackfin icefish might help us better understand anemia, osteoporosis, and other ailments