Giant, Ancient Sarcophagus in Alexandria Unearthed
Get excited: A construction site in Alexandria, Egypt, has unearthed a massive granite sarcophagus, Yahoo! News recently reported. While it is not confirmed, experts believe that it could date back…
“A Face Only Darwin Could Love”: Meet These 8 Bizarre Marine Creatures
The ocean is bursting with life, filled with creatures of all shapes and sizes. Most people recognize iconic marine animals like the bottlenose dolphin or great white shark. But there’s…
Cuttlefish Are Some Flashy Creatures
The term “cuttlefish” does not refer to a single species, but rather all animals belonging to the order Sepiida. To make matters just a bit more misleading, cuttlefish aren’t even…
“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 to Celebrate Everyone’s Favorite Dwarf Planet
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…