Science & the Sea

When most people hear “shark,” they picture a large, sleek-bodied predator slicing through the open water, perhaps with the triangle...

Perhaps you’ve heard of animals that can regrow lost body parts, like sea stars growing new arms or lizards regrowing...

In storybook tales of old, sailors feared the Sargasso Sea as a mythically cursed region where the mightiest ships mysteriously...

Many microbes perform a key function in the cycle of life: breaking down dead and decaying organisms. But this important...

Crown of thorns sea stars are dangerous predators on coral reefs. The sea stars are intimidating creatures that can grow...

You’ve probably heard that birds of a feather flock together. It turns out the same may be true for reef...

If you receive a slice of pie but learn you will get a whole pie to yourself if you can...

Whether it’s a swagger or waddle, a strut or a prance, the way a person walks can reveal a lot...

Crunch! Connoisseurs of party food can often tell what kind of chips their friends are eating while watching the game...

Dragons usually conjure images of massive, fire-breathing reptiles that fly through the air. But the dragons that have been showing...