MS-LS2-3

Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

  1. Environment

    Cleaning up fish farms

    Although fish farms can supply lots of food, these operations may also cause pollution and hurt wild populations.

    By Kate Ramsayer
  2. Animals

    A fallout feast for crabs

    Crabs can take advantage of hot, toxic plumes from undersea vents to feed on poisoned plankton.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Climate

    A change in climate

    Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.

    By Emily Sohn
  4. Earth

    Deep drilling at sea

    Drilling holes deep into the seafloor unveils the ocean's past and hints at Earth's future.

    By Kate Ramsayer
  5. Tech

    Butterfly wings and waterproof coats

    Inspired by nature, scientists have come up with clever new designs for waterproof coatings.

    By Emily Sohn
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