(CN) — Researchers at the California Institute of Technology are using jellyfish in their labs to make discoveries in the areas of biology, deep-sea dynamics and engineering. Jellyfish have roamed ...
“We need to understand what albatross eat, to identify how marine ecosystems might be changing in response to pressures such as climate change or fishing” The humble jellyfish has been found ...
Jellyfish are known for drifting to and fro at the whim of ocean currents—but not all species are so passive. The millions of golden jellyfish that pack Palau’s Jellyfish Lake spend much of ...
The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.
This article explores the life, significance, and mystery surrounding the immortal jellyfish. From its origins in the Mediterranean to its groundbreaking scientific implications, let’s dive into ...
Mucus from jellyfish that sit upside-down on the seafloor has blobs lined with stinging cells The stinging cells are coated on tiny mobile blobs called cassiosomes within the mucus that “zoom ...
The immortal jellyfish's astounding ability has significant implications for scientific research, particularly in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. By studying how these jellyfish ...
With a flattened body and eyes on stalks, its spindly legs grip the empty bell of a small dead jellyfish, a mauve stinger. When alive, this jellyfish glows in the dark and has a nasty sting. The ...
such as Edmund Harvey who first popularized the scientific study of living light, and Osamu Shimomura who unraveled how the palm-sized jellyfish Aequoria victoria glowed. The story of Osamu ...
More than 20,000 specimens were collected, and a total of 4,351 have been analysed so far, including worms, jellyfish, sea anemones and algae. They will become a "very important source in the ...
Tim Mackie, scientific officer with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has advised people not to touch the jellyfish. People should not attempt to return them to the sea ...