Articles for author: Trizzy Orozco

A Diet of Plankton, Not People

Crustaceans That Jam Whale Songs: Unexpected Underwater Noise Pollution War

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine plunging into the blue abyss, where the haunting melodies of whales once echoed for miles—only to find those songs drowned out by a relentless, crackling chorus from tiny crustaceans. This is not the plot of a science fiction novel, but a surprising reality beneath our oceans today. In the midst of humanity’s growing concern ...

An example of a quantum computer.

How Quantum Computing Could Help Us Understand the Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife

Trizzy Orozco

Quantum computing, a revolutionary leap beyond classical computing, harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in fundamentally new ways. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to shine a light on complex problems that were previously unsolvable. One such problem is understanding the intricate effects of climate change on our planet’s wildlife. As global ...

snail moss

Moss That Moves (Very Slowly) to Avoid the Shade

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a plant that, when faced with the creeping shadow of a tree or rock, quietly inches away—almost imperceptibly—toward the sunlight. It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel, but in the mysterious world of mosses, some species have evolved this astonishing ability. While most plants are rooted in place and must endure whatever ...

A genetically engineered bacterium.

Genetic Engineering: Should We Use CRISPR to Alter Animals and Plants to Adapt to Climate Change?

Trizzy Orozco

Genetic engineering is a scientific breakthrough that has revolutionized our understanding of biology. At its core, it involves the manipulation of an organism’s DNA to alter its characteristics. CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a cutting-edge technology that has emerged as one of the most precise tools for genetic engineering. Originally discovered in ...

Comparing Kangaroo Eye Communication to Other Animals

When Conservation Backfires: The Animals That Became Too Many

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine working tirelessly to save a species from extinction, only to wake up one morning and realize the very animals you fought to protect are now overwhelming their environment. It’s a twist no one expects: conservation efforts that swing so far in the right direction, they tip the balance in the wrong one. Nature, after ...

Birds resting on a sandhill.

How Wildlife Corridors Help Maintain Biodiversity in Fragmented Habitats

Trizzy Orozco

Wildlife corridors are stretches of natural habitat that connect isolated patches of ecosystems. They play a crucial role in facilitating the movement of animals and the flow of genetic material between fragmented habitats. As human activities increasingly fragment natural landscapes, wildlife corridors have emerged as a vital conservation tool to maintain and enhance biodiversity. The ...

Beautiful coral reef under the ocean.

CRISPR in Marine Biology: Gene Editing to Protect Ocean Life

Trizzy Orozco

CRISPR, short for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a groundbreaking gene-editing technology that enables precise modifications to an organism’s DNA. Originally discovered in bacteria as a form of adaptive immunity against viruses, CRISPR has been adapted for use across various biological fields. Its applications in marine biology are particularly exciting, offering innovative solutions ...