With their translucent bells, moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) move around the oceans in a very efficient…
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California's monarch butterflies critically low for 2nd year
The western monarch butterfly population wintering along California’s coast remains critically low for the second year…
Clays in Antarctica from millions of years ago reveal past climate changes
Members of the TASMANDRAKE research group of the Andalusian Earth Sciences Institute (IACT), which pertains to…
Race to the bottom of the sea – the little known heroes of the 20th century's 'inner space race'
On January 23 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh climbed into an undersea craft called Trieste…
Shark attacks remained low in 2019—but bites from the elusive cookiecutter were up
Shark attacks were unusually low for the second year running, with 64 unprovoked bites in 2019,…
Textile-based composites could weave future of aerospace engineering
Advanced materials research at The University of Manchester has demonstrated a comprehensive picture of the evolution…
Tagging for metal alloys recognizes and labels detailed microscopic structures
Materials scientists in Japan are developing a technique that recognizes and labels detailed microscopic structures inside…
Turtle tracking reveals key feeding grounds
Loggerhead turtles feed in the same places year after year—meaning key locations should be protected, researchers…
Is mowing or close grazing of rangelands as beneficial as prescribed burning?
When it comes to restoring rangeland habitats, there is no replacement for “prescribed fire,” according to…
Housework nearly equal between boys and girls
While women still do nearly twice as much housework as men, the division of labor between…