Penguins Call Underwater
For the first time, researchers hear seabirds vocalizing while diving.
Feb 24, 2020 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
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Less than a Fifth of Deep-Sea Life Is Identifiable
An epic project to map the seafloor around Pacific islands has helped quantify the mysteriousness of the deep.
Feb 21, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Creatures with Circatidal Rhythms Move to a Different Beat
New research shows that while the song may be different, the players are the same.
Feb 20, 2020 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Upside of Upside-Down Jellyfish
The unexpected engineer of mangrove ecosystems is a jellyfish that swims the wrong way.
Feb 19, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
How a Beloved Bird Is Helping Save the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland farmers discover that what’s good for the northern bobwhite quail is good for the Chesapeake Bay.
Feb 18, 2020 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes
One Great Shot: King of the Sea
A sea lion gives our photographer a royal staredown.
Feb 14, 2020 | 200 words, 1 photo
For Older Alligators, Mercury Is in Retrograde
Mercury contamination in American alligators fades with age, and scientists aren’t sure why.
Feb 13, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Australia’s Plant Virus Sting Operation
In Australia, an experiment shows that honeybees can help scientists spot novel diseases.
Feb 12, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes