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IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists have discovered black egg capsules at a depth of 20,300 feet in the Pacific Ocean’s Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. 🔍 The discovery marks the deepest recorded reproduction of free-living flatworms, challenging previous records. 🌊 Genetic analysis reveals that these flatworms likely descended from shallower ecosystems, adapting to extreme conditions. 🔬 The study emphasizes the importance of genetic …

Three new species of snailfish discovered in Pacific Ocean depths  Oceanographic Magazine A New, ‘Adorable’ Deep-Sea Fish Swims Into View  The New York Times Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Fish Named in Honor of Whitman Professor  Whitman College MBARI’s advanced underwater technology reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish  MBARI Scientists Have Filmed A New Species Of Snailfish, And We’re Having A Hard Time Believing It’s …

In a groundbreaking study published in PLOS Biology, scientists have unveiled the remarkable survival strategy of Paralvinella hessleri, a species of worm found thriving in the depths of the Pacific Ocean’s hydrothermal vents. These vents, which expel boiling water and toxic gases like hydrogen sulfide and arsenic, represent one of the harshest environments on Earth. The study, led by Dr. …

Understanding the wakes and vortices that jellyfish produce as they swim is crucial, according to Wu, et al. Particle image velocimetry (PIV) is a vital tool for studying flow phenomena and biomechanical propulsion. PIV essentially tracks tiny tracer particles suspended in water by illuminating them with laser light. The technique usually relies on hollow glass spheres, polystyrene beads, aluminum flakes, …

In a groundbreaking exploration, scientists have unearthed a chilling yet fascinating discovery in the depths of the Red Sea: massive brine pools functioning as natural “killing zones” for marine life. These pockets of hypersaline, oxygen-deprived water lie thousands of feet beneath the surface and are lethal to any creature that stumbles into them. However, despite their deadly nature, these pools …

Studies have shown that love can do miraculous things to the body. Butterflies in the stomach and elevated mood are just some of the things that happen to the brain and the body when you fall in love. Yes, it feels amazing, and Kesha’s upbeat ode to grown-up crushes authorizes an important and very real emotional experience that is all …

Exploring the depths of the ocean is a captivating and mysterious journey, revealing unexpected wonders that defy human comprehension. One such phenomenon is the “whale fall,” a life-sustaining event that happens when the remains of a giant creature, such as a whale, sink to the ocean floor, creating a temporary oasis for deep-sea organisms. This event was vividly captured in …

Published in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan on June 27, 2025, this international study marks the first direct detection of both solid and gaseous sulfur in the interstellar medium, using data from the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite. A Unique X-ray View Of Interstellar Sulfur The recent findings from the XRISM spacecraft—launched by JAXA …