The Pistol Shrimp: The Tiny Ocean Monster That Shoots Sun-Hot Shockwaves
A tiny crustacean shoots bubbles that generate temperatures hotter than the sun and sounds louder than jet engines. Discover the physics of the pistol shrimp.
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Bizarre Biology
The Biofluorescent Platypus: Why This Mammal Glows Under UV Light
Under UV light, the brown fur of the platypus glows a brilliant cyan-green. Discover the science behind the biofluorescent platypus and its potential functions.
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The Iron-Clad Snail Grows Real Metal Armor — And Scientists Are Obsessed
Deep in the Indian Ocean, the iron-clad snail absorbs dissolved metals from hydrothermal vents to forge its own magnetic, metal-plated armor. Discover how this deep-sea creature thrives in conditions that would dissolve other shells.
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Meet the Immortal Jellyfish That Can Cheat Death
The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish can reverse its lifecycle from adult back to polyp when threatened, making it biologically immortal.
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This Tiny Wasp Turns Cockroaches Into Living Zombies — And Scientists Are Obsessed With It
A half-inch wasp has mastered brain surgery. It turns cockroaches into cooperative zombies using a 264-protein venom cocktail — and scientists keep finding new reasons to be horrified.
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