Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and color patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusk referred to as "abalone." A study published in the open ...

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Deep in the depths of winter, many of us find ourselves fantasizing about a coastal getaway, which is all the more reason to bring the beach to our homes with ocean-inspired decor. Christie Brinkley ...

Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

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LIFE’S A BEACH: Dainty Abalone shells add a bit of ocean chic to home décor, especially on this shell mirror from Jayson Home and Garden. It hangs nicely on a wall or displayed on a dresser, but more ...

Shell has reported a drop in annual profits for 2023 due to lower oil and gas prices. The oil giant's adjusted earnings, including taxes, were £22.4 billion ($28.3 billion), a decrease of 29% from ...

CONVENT, La. — Shell announced Thursday that it is closing one of its refineries between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, after failed attempts to sell the facility. The refinery in Convent can process ...