Life
Briefing: How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans
Strategic angle: Scientists have cracked a mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution through genome analysis.
Editorial Staff 17 days ago
#marine biology
16 articles tagged with "marine biology"
Life
Briefing: Great hammerheads maintain peak hunting across wide temperature swings, biologging data suggest
Strategic angle: These ocean predators are masters of the 'thermal hustle,' maintaining peak hunting performance across a surprisingly wide range.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Life
Briefing: Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named
Strategic angle: 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 unknown animals by 2030.
Editorial Staff 19 days ago
Life
Briefing: Seals use whisker movement to follow underwater trails—an approach that could improve robotic sensing
Strategic angle: Research reveals how seals utilize their sensitive whiskers to detect underwater trails, offering insights for advancements in robotic sensing technology.
Editorial Staff 20 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Caribbean: Scientists release rare footage of sperm whale birth
Strategic angle: Scientists recorded proof of birth assistance among sperm whales off the coast of Dominica, a behavior previously only observed in primates.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved 'sea reptile' fossils
Strategic angle: Research reveals how ancient fossils were formed in oxygen-free ocean floor settings.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
Life
Briefing: Why some reefs recover faster than others—mathematical model spotlights coral recruitment patterns
Strategic angle: A new mathematical model reveals insights into coral recruitment patterns, shedding light on reef recovery dynamics amid climate-driven disturbances.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Life
Briefing: Moby Dick 'ship sinking' sperm whales caught headbutting on camera
Strategic angle: New research reveals sperm whales engaging in headbutting behavior, confirming historical accounts.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: Study Maps Particulate Thiols Across Western North Pacific
Strategic angle: Research reveals the primary source of particulate thiols in the ocean is marine phytoplankton.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
Life
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific 'friends,' research reveals
A new study shows that bull sharks prefer specific social partners rather than mixing randomly.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Genetic Analyses Reveal Unique Sponge Species in the Indo-Pacific
Strategic angle: New research highlights the regional uniqueness of sponge species in the Indo-Pacific, a vital area for marine biodiversity.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Whale song remix: Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in
Strategic angle: A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, revealing new insights into the complexity of whale communication.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Tech
Briefing: Stanford researchers report first recording of a blue whale's heart rate
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking achievement in marine biology and technology.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Still standing but mostly dead: Recovery of dying coral reef in Moorea stalls
Strategic angle: A marine heat wave in 2019 devastated coral populations in Moorea, and recovery efforts are currently stalled.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Narrow-ridged finless porpoises are more social than assumed, study finds
Strategic angle: A new study reveals surprising social behaviors in narrow-ridged finless porpoises, challenging previous assumptions about their social structures.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Cornwall ocean study highlights value of low-cost eDNA tests
Strategic angle: A new study reveals the potential of affordable environmental DNA tests for monitoring ocean wildlife.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago