Bioluminescence may have evolved 300 million years earlier than scientists previously thought
Many marine organisms–including sea worms, some jellyfish, sea pickles, and more–can emit ethereal glow through a process called bioluminescence. The…
Many marine organisms–including sea worms, some jellyfish, sea pickles, and more–can emit ethereal glow through a process called bioluminescence. The…
This article was originally featured on MIT Press Reader. Dyhia Belhabib’s journey to becoming a marine scientist began with war…
More than 4 million miles of roads crisscross the US. So it’s little surprise that roadkill makes up a big…
As their giant petals open, the blooming of flowers in the genus Rafflesia brings with them an overwhelming odor mimics…
As droughts continue to deplete the Panama Canal’s water levels, the maritime trading hub’s operators are planning a workaround. On…
This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like…
Transitioning towards sustainable clothing practices is a must for combating climate change, so researchers are turning to bacteria for their…
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but humans have only visited and mapped 5 percent…
Arachnids are born dancers. After millions of years of evolution, many species rely on fancy footwork to communicate everything from…