The endless expanse of the ocean’s midnight zone offers plenty of room to stretch out. Here, some animals can grow to great lengths. Siphonophores are gelatinous animals composed of specialized parts... continue reading
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Biologists in New Zealand have found around 100 new species after exploring a rift some 5 kilometers beneath the sea. The organisms include some that scientists can't even identify, as well as a strange... continue reading
posted by newtboy 1 month 2 weeks ago • 226 views • 2:07SKELETON PANDA SEA SQUIRT: A new species of sea creature that has a distinctive skeleton-like body structure and black spots that resemble a panda has been discovered in Japan. The "skeleton panda sea... continue reading
posted by newtboy 1 month 2 weeks ago • 42 views • 36 secsScientists discover a new species lurking in the depths of the southern ocean. This is the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star. Researchers describe it as a large (8”) creature with 20 arms.
posted by newtboy 8 months 1 week ago • 93 views • 37 secsAt 2994 meters on a never-before-surveyed seamount north of Johnston Atoll, the team made a thrilling discovery — the chance to examine an animal spotted for the very first time in the Pacific Ocean!... continue reading
posted by newtboy 1 year 1 month ago • 213 views • 1:46The common wisdom is that, once an invasive species is truly established, it can't be eradicated — but I talked to the team from Predator Free Wellington, who think they can do just that. ■ Predator... continue reading
posted by newtboy 1 year 1 month 3 weeks ago • 84 views • 9:17Red sprites, secondary jets and newly discovered green afterglow called "ghosts" triggered by red sprites. A dozen vibrant red sprites were recorded on this evening and only two events had the green afterglow.... continue reading
posted by newtboy 3 years 9 months ago • 984 views • 2:32Scientists from UVM and Tufts repurposed living cells scraped from frog embryos and assembled them into entirely new life-forms. More: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1zVG8wptOOI https://youtu.be/XLI7VtjgOyk ... continue reading
posted by newtboy 4 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 171 views • 57 secsMost poisonous mushrooms won’t kill you—they’ll simply cause a severe headache or vomiting. Death-cap mushrooms are not like the others. As little as half an Amanita phalloides contains enough toxin... continue reading
posted by BSR 4 years 11 months ago • 687 views • 2:34YouTube description: Many cat owners are familiar with the "gifts" their feline friends are fond of giving, but if left unchecked, this behavior can be devastating. (H/T @eric3579)... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 1,169 views • 5:46YouTube description: Less than 2 percent of the ocean floor has been explored by scientists. “Every time we go to the deep sea, we find new species of organisms,” explains geobiologist Victoria... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 129 views • 9:46Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world and the only living structure visible from space. Although ecosystem managers in Australia have worked hard to preserve the... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 11 months 1 week ago • 541 views • 8:11YouTube: Deep in the forests of New Guinea there is a rich variety of life, each more bizarre than the last. One such spectacle is the male Bird of Paradise who appears to go to extraordinary lengths to... continue reading
posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 1 month ago • 245 views • 3:24New ones to boot! YouTube: Whether they’re dancing, hunting, or being a pain in the nose, these new arachnid species will knock all 8 of your socks off.
posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 317 views • 9:15YouTube: Hank shares losses and finds this week, including a huge amount of Antarctic ice that’s lost for good, and 10 cool new species that are last year’s top finds.
posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 11 months 1 week ago • 91 views • 5:14YouTube: SciShow News explains the forces at work behind the earthquake in Nepal, introduces you to a new species of dinosaur, and reveals a discovery in Antarctica.
posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 12 months ago • 116 views • 4:31Hank's back!
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