Recently released research used the “natural experiment” conditions of the lull in ship activity after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to measure the stress effects of ship noise in right whales. They found a significant decrease in stress hormones in these endangered animals during the period of reduced ship activity. The UW’s Center for Conservation Biology‘s Sam Wasser is a co-author on the original study. 

New research that examined the entire life-cycle of tropical insects and other ectotherms (cold-blooded species) found that these animals are at a greater disadvantage with global warming. Josh Tewksbury’s research is cited. Read more here!   

Is it better to eat fish, or to eat poultry, pork or beef? SAFS’ Ray Hilborn explains why it’s not just a 1:1 comparison. 

The University of Washington is providing lab and office space to promote start-up projects, part of an effort to commercialize academic research. The initiative is housed in the Center for Commercialization. Read more here! 

Of the tens of thousands of meteorites that have been found on Earth, only 61 came from Mars. Anthony Irving, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted. Read more here.