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Researchers uncover how jelly sea creatures might shape modern robotics
Phys.org· 1 day agoObserving that migration with special cameras helped UO researchers and their colleagues capture the macroplankton's graceful, coordinated swimming behavior. "The ...
Small but mighty, plankton are among the most powerful creatures on Earth
Phys.org· 4 days agoPlankton are mostly microscopic algae and animals found throughout Earth's oceans, seas and lakes,...
Earth's Magnetic Field Nearly Collapsed 600 Million Years Ago. Then, Weird and Complex Life Evolved
Smithsonian Magazine· 2 days agoEarth’s magnetic field sustains life on our planet, protecting us from solar winds, radiation and...
What, Exactly Are Nanoplastics And How Can We Avoid Them?
Inverse· 8 hours agoIt’s become common to read that microplastics — little bits of plastic smaller than a pencil eraser...
Beethoven’s hair reveals new insights into the composer’s health issues
CNN via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThis week, learn secrets unlocked by studying Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, explore lava tubes where...
Why climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict
Phys.org· 4 days agoBluetongue is a problem in many countries and, as the climate changes, is expected to spread...
Huge jellyfish invasion could disrupt Arctic ecosystems as waters warm
New Scientist· 2 days agoAs Arctic waters warm and sea ice melts due to climate change, many species of jellyfish and other zooplankton could expand towards the North Pole, threatening to disrupt ...
In uncharted ocean depths, researchers find never-before-seen sea creatures - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 1 day agoThe closest landmass is the remote island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, off the coast of...
Shrew Are You? Scientist Discovers Two New Species of Shrews in Museum’s Collection
Smithsonian Magazine· 3 days agoEach month, the Specimen Spotlight series will highlight a different specimen or object from the...
It's a big year for periodical cicadas in Illinois
The Harrisburg Daily Register· 3 days agoThis year is a big year for periodical cicadas in Illinois, where Broods XIII and XIX will be emerging throughout much of the state at the same time. Brood ...