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“That Doesn’t Look Like Mr. Blobby”: Meet the Blobfish as Nature Intended

Black-and-white illustration of the blobfish

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…

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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…

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“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…

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“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…

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Health

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…

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Space

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,…

Old illustration of a gulper eel opening and closing its mouth

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“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…

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3D Printed Bionic Skin Could Give Robots Sense Of Touch

Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a 3D printed bionic skin, potentially creating a way for robots to feel like humans do. Based on stretchable electronic sensory…

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Physics

3D Quantum Liquid Crystals: New State Of Matter Discovered

Physicists at the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech have discovered the first three-dimensional quantum liquid crystals. This is a new state of matter that may have applications…

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8 Diet Myths Debunked By Science

At least a half of the population is on a diet every day. True, obesity is a serious problem of people nowadays. Thousands of popular websites are full of nutrition…

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“That Doesn’t Look Like Mr. Blobby”: Meet the Blobfish as Nature Intended

Getting to Know the Ghost Shark, Which Is Neither a Ghost Nor a Shark

“Out of the corner of your eye you spot him”: The Goblin Shark

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“Release the Kraken!”: Demystifying the Giant Squid

Brewed Right: 8 Health Benefits of Coffee and Caffeine

Leave No Planet Behind: Top 10 Photos of Pluto

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“That looks nothing like a pelican”: Getting to Know the Elusive Pelican Gulper Eel

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8 Diet Myths Debunked By Science