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Posted on June 13, 2016

Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It’s Actually Pretty Righteous

Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It’s Actually Pretty Righteous
That fish that attaches to sharks is called a remora, and while it may be a parasite, it's actually got a lot going for it. The post Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It's Actually Pretty Righteous appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 10, 2016

The Weirdest Senses Animals Have That You Don’t

The Weirdest Senses Animals Have That You Don’t
You share the planet with creatures that can smell veins, see colors you can’t imagine, and communicate through their feet. The post The Weirdest Senses Animals Have That You Don't appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 9, 2016

Artificial dome world set for largest indoor weather experiment

A huge weathering experiment in the isolated ecosystem at Biosphere 2 in Arizona will aim to answer key questions about water and soil in the landscape
Posted on June 8, 2016

A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water

Rewilding our depleted oceans will help restore them to health, and the best place to start is with the humble oyster, says Charles Clover
Posted on June 8, 2016

Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone

Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone
A new exhibit shows off the undersea creatures who populate one of the most mysterious, poorly understood parts of the ocean. The post Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean's Twilight Zone appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 6, 2016

Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn’t a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn

Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn’t a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn
The binturong has a prehensile tail, crazy feet, and excretes a scent that smells like popcorn. Just call it Orville Smellenbacher. The post Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn't a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 4, 2016

UK closer to banning cosmetic microbeads that clog up its seas

Tiny plastic particles from our washing products end up in seas and are ingested by marine organisms. The UK is about to decide whether to ban the beads
Posted on June 2, 2016

Domestic dogs may have evolved separately in Europe and Asia

The origin of domestic dogs has split experts into two groups, who say it happened in either Europe or Asia. New genetic evidence suggests both may be right
Posted on May 31, 2016

Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL

Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL
For a bird called the kingfisher, impalement is a way of life. The post Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They're Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 25, 2016

World’s largest sponge discovered in deep sea is as big as a car

We use them to lather and exfoliate while bathing, but the largest of these marine animals wouldn't fit in a bathtub - or even a Jacuzzi

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