Kelp forests, critical underwater ecosystems, have been in peril for years due to the unchecked grazing of sea urchins. The recent discovery that sunflower sea stars could hold the key to restoring these habitats has sparked excitement within the scientific community. dfffecologists, alongside undergraduate researchers, have uncovered fascinating evidence that these “eerie” sea creatures could potentially reverse the damage done …
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Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo
The Seahorse Nebula (left) was captured alongside the Fireworks Galaxy and the ‘Ghost Bush’ open star cluster (right). (Image credit: Greg Meyer) Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a spectacular image of the Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) shining close to the dark shape of the Seahorse Nebula. The majestic spiral arms of the Fireworks Galaxy can be found to the lower …
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