Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiotics, researchers say
including human tissue and industrial pipes. "We were thinking, can we use that idea to almost simulate what barnacles are ...
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Some Barnacles Can Move Around to Improve Feeding Position
The Scientist spoke with marine biologist and barnacle researcher John Zardus about why turtle barnacles—previously thought to be immobile—in fact slowly travel. He thinks the answer is food. Chloe ...
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Designated fields could reduce crop damage caused by barnacle geese
In Finland, barnacle geese are responsible for most of ... reflecting the local intensity of this human-wildlife conflict. We need effective strategies to proactively mitigate the conflict and ...
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'Lucifer's fingers' are a delicacy in Portugal — and fishermen are risking their lives to catch them
These sea creatures are known as Lucifer's fingers. The barnacles are a delicacy in Europe, but catching them isn't easy. Fishermen risk their lives to find them, climbing over slippery cliffs and ...
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Climate change and barnacle distribution
Barnacles are natural barometers and their distribution has been greatly affected by ever changing weather conditions. Professor Richard Fortey investigates the effect that global warming has had ...
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Climate change and barnacle distribution
Barnacles are natural barometers and their distribution has been greatly affected by ever changing weather conditions. Professor Richard Fortey investigates the effect that global warming has had ...