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The Mystery of the 5-Foot-Long Shipworm Just Got Stinkier

The Mystery of the 5-Foot-Long Shipworm Just Got Stinkier

Solving the mystery of the giant shipworm—a scientific legend that can grow to over five feet long. The post The Mystery of the 5-Foot-Long Shipworm Just Got Stinkier appeared first on WIRED.

Want to Explore the Deep Sea? The Secret Is Sound

Want to Explore the Deep Sea? The Secret Is Sound

A team of scientists just mapped over 4,000 square miles of seafloor in stunning detail. The post Want to Explore the Deep Sea? The Secret Is Sound appeared first on WIRED.

August 16, 2016

Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate Chaos

Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate Chaos

Wide-scale disruption from warming oceans is increasing, but they could change our understanding of the climate The post Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate Chaos appeared first on WIRED.

August 10, 2015

A Handy New Use for Drones: Collecting Whale Snot

A Handy New Use for Drones: Collecting Whale Snot

Whale snot gives researchers clues about the animals' overall health. So obviously, scientists started collecting the stuff with drones.

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