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Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes mussels loosen their grip on rocks

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Weak mussels: Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes the molluscs loosen their grip on rocks, study shows Mussels attach themselves to surfaces in the sea with a glue called a ‘plaque’ Researchers grew molluscs in tanks of seawater with differing levels of iron  After three days, they tested how well the … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon says Scots lockdown can loosen from next week

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Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her own ‘road map’ out of lockdown today with households set to be allowed to mix in ‘small numbers’ in their gardens from next week. The First minister said Scotland can take the first cautious steps towards easing the draconian curbs from May 28, suggesting the loosening will go further than has … Read more