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Evolution in casting a longer shadow than previously thought, scientists report in a new paper published the week of Aug. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Smithsonian scientists and colleagues looked at eelgrass communities—the basis of many coastal marine food webs along the north Atlantic and Pacific coasts—and found that their ancient genetic history can play a more powerful role than the current environment in determining their size, structure, and who they are. live in it. And this could have implications for how well eelgrass adapts to threats like climate change. About half a million years ago, when the world was warmer, some eelgrass plants made the arduous journey from their homes in the Pacific to the Atlantic. Not all plants are hardy enough to travel across the North Pole. For those who succeeded, a series of ice ages during the Pleistocene Epoch further influenced how far they could spread. That millennial struggle left a lasting imprint in their DNA

The real legacy of the Sydney Olympics can be found overlooking the beautiful Queensland coast — and some say it should provide inspiration for the organizers of Brisbane 2032. The twelve 57 sqm two-bedroom, one-bath spa villas from Sydney 2000 have become a getaway for visitors to the Philippa Thompson caravan park at Rainbow Beach, north of the Sunshine Coast. Ms Thompson says after hosting thousands of holiday makers for 21 years, they remain in good working condition and only need occasional updates and additions, and are working on wear and tear. Pre-fabricated buildings were shipped to locations across the country and the athlete’s village of Newington in Sydney was converted into apartments. The whole area turned into a new residential community. Minor additions have been made to the villa over the last two decades. ( provided ) Ten years before hosting the Olympics and Paralympics, architects say the village that will host most of the more than 23,000 athletes and officials a