“That Doesn’t Look Like Mr. Blobby”: Meet the Blobfish as Nature Intended
Many people know about the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) from the viral memes and other images that showed up on newsfeeds and dashboards a couple of years ago. These pictures introduced…
Getting to Know the Ghost Shark, Which Is Neither a Ghost Nor a Shark
When thinking of bizarre deepwater creatures, the iconic anglerfish or blobfish might come to mind. But the deep ocean is home to a wide array of wildlife, and plenty of…
“Out of the corner of your eye you spot him”: The Goblin Shark
When people hear the word “shark,” images of the great white or shortfin mako might come to mind before the elusive goblin shark, a deepwater shark that can live almost…
“Release the Kraken!”: Demystifying the Giant Squid
One of the most recognizable deep-sea creatures in pop culture and folklore, the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) has captured the human imagination for centuries. Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, wrote…
Brewed Right: 8 Health Benefits of Coffee and Caffeine
A common way to start the day is with a cup of joe on the way to work. Besides being delicious, coffee can also be pretty healthy in moderation. One…
Leave No Planet Behind: Top 10 Photos of Pluto
Although technically a dwarf planet since 2006, Pluto still holds a large, special place in our hearts as a beloved member of our solar system. What is a dwarf planet,…
“That looks nothing like a pelican”: Getting to Know the Elusive Pelican Gulper Eel
The gulper eel, whose scientific name is Eurypharynx pelecanoides, is a bizarre-looking fish that lives deep under the sea. Because these creatures live so far down in the ocean, it’s difficult…
Ocean’s Best Dressed: Meet the Frilled Shark
Upon first glance at this serpentine creature, you may wonder if you are looking at an eel. The long, snake-like appearance of the frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is thought to…
Anglerfish Take “Clingy-Ex” to a Whole New Level
Dive far enough down into the ocean, and you’ll reach a place devoid of light but full of organisms known for their extraordinary adaptations to this extreme environment. Many, for…
Scientists Find New Genetic Roots For Intelligence
An international research team from the University Medical Centre Amsterdam and Imperial College London has made a major advance in understanding the genetic foundations of intelligence. Using a large data…