Jason Bittel
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Jason Bittel’s Contributions:
Scientists Gave Fish Marijuana to See if It Would Make Them Relax
It didn’t. But it would’ve been a lot cooler if it did.
Oct 20, 2017 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Shaving Manatees—for Science!
Manatees can sense the world around them using nothing more than body hair.
Apr 27, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
In a Fish-Eat-Fish World, Cannibalism Is Surprisingly Rare
A new study of cannibalism in fishes shows the behavior is much less prevalent than scientists once thought.
Apr 24, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
The Fish That Hunts with Flashlights Embedded in Its Face
Unlike creatures that use bioluminescence as camouflage, lures, or communication, the flashlight fish uses its headlamps for illumination.
Mar 9, 2017 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Scientists Discover a Mouth-Breathing Dolphin
Here’s why that’s really, really weird.
Aug 31, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Meet the New “Ninja Lanternshark”
This newly discovered shark was named by the scientist’s young cousins.
Dec 22, 2015 | 350 words, a quick read
What Declassified Spy Images Are Teaching Us About Climate Change
Using early military satellite imagery, scientists are pushing back the timeline on scientific Earth observation.
Oct 27, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
The Secret Social Lives of Jellyfish
Do helmet jellyfish play follow-the-leader?
Jul 13, 2015 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Sarlaccs of the Sea
Scientists watched as a coral slowly devoured a sea slug.
Jun 22, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes