Mysterious Microscopic Skaters
For years, few scientists have devoted much time to studying Arctic
diatoms, single-celled algae enclosed within a wall of glass-like...
Science & the Sea
Dentists and Beauticians of the Sea
Dental offices and beauty salons follow strict hygiene and sanitation
guidelines to prevent the spread of germs among people coming...
When Hanging Out Takes Work
Often, scientific research confirms what scientists already suspected, but
other times, science reveals a twist that no one saw coming....
The Not-So-Rare Giant Crustacean
Sometimes we consider a species rare because it truly is, whether because
it’s endangered or simply because it naturally has...
Improving the World of Oysters
Sound travels farther in water than it does in the air, and acoustics are an
important aspect of daily life...
Discovery of a Colossal Baby
It’s been 100 years since people discovered the existence of the colossal
squid, known by its scientific name Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni,...
Safety in a Deeper Voice
Have you ever heard of “mosquito ringtones”? They’re phone ringtones
that teens can easily hear but the frequency is too...
A Symbiosis Secret Solved
One of the most famous symbiotic relationships in the animal kingdom
is the clownfish and its anemone. Symbiosis is the...
A Noisy Courtship
If you thought dating other humans was complicated, wait until you
hear about the complex courtship behaviors of wild leopard...
The Ghostly White New Predator
It’s harder to imagine a more hostile environment on Earth than
the ocean’s hadal zone. Named after Hades, the Greek...
