What's New In Access Science

A tiny source of hope for the Gulf region?
Could a new microbe be helping to contain the spread of millions of gallons of oil from BP's disastrous Deepwater Horizon spill? Scientists discovered the microbe while studying the underwater dispersion of millions of gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf following the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. Learn more about petroleum microbiology and how these hydrocarbon-hungry microorganisms are already aiding in the cleanup of oil spills.

Anolis lizards illuminate island biodiversity as more than 100 species now inhabit the Caribbean islands. Some thought they tiptoed slowly into such diversity, but it turns out they evolved rapidly, taking the region by storm.

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