Wow, it actually pretty informative without being sensationalistic and loud. This captures my interest much more than say a loudmouth in the sub freaking out…
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Robot glider to make Trans-Atlantic journey
Sea turtles do it. Ocean liners do it. Charles Lindbergh did it. Even a Zeppelin can do it. Can an autonomous robot do it, across…
View More Robot glider to make Trans-Atlantic journeyTGIF: Pistol Shrimp
Wicked cool. Hat tip to the Crust-L.
View More TGIF: Pistol ShrimpWhy Do People Insist on Eating Food That Kills Them?
Palm, meet face. The associated press reports: Blowfish, while extremely poisonous if not prepared properly, is considered a delicacy in Japan and is consumed by…
View More Why Do People Insist on Eating Food That Kills Them?Crazy ‘Bout Those Dwarf Males Profizzah
The Southern Fried Scientist is TA’ing Invertebrate Zoology with Cindy Van Dover at the Marine Lab here. They are having their students create a 2-3…
View More Crazy ‘Bout Those Dwarf Males ProfizzahVents of Gold
In light of the workshop below, I thought you might enjoy this REPOST from DSN March 24, 2006 This is one in a series of…
View More Vents of GoldTGIF: Shark Ballet
This shark obviously has a some classical training.
View More TGIF: Shark BalletTGIF: Swimming elephants
When I see this video it just makes me wonder who would win in a showdown between an elephant and a killer whale. Or better…
View More TGIF: Swimming elephantsNaming a new species is tricky business
The bamboo coral Isidella tentaculum finally rolled of the presses over the holidays. I can finally speak the name aloud. DSN debuted the video of…
View More Naming a new species is tricky businessOcean Tattoos
You are all probably familiar with my and KZ’s fascination with tattooing arts. By now most of you should be aware of Carl Zimmer’s science…
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