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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.

Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn’t Believe

Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn’t Believe

The frogfish is a deceptively vicious hunter that strikes in just 1/6,000th of a second. Check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more! The post Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn't Believe appeared first on WIRED.

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

Of all the designs to choose from for a remotely operated underwater vehicle, you might think a humanoid would be the silliest to land on. The post This? Oh It's Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid appeared first on WIRED.

Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR!

Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR!

Deep-sea mining outfits are itching to exploit black smoker vents, which are loaded with precious metals like copper. An ROV is recording it for posterity. The post Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR! appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: Why the Strawberry Squid Has One Tiny Eye and One Giant Eye

Absurd Creatures: Why the Strawberry Squid Has One Tiny Eye and One Giant Eye

You'd look weird as hell if you were perfectly symmetrical. But the strawberry squid is really lopsided, with one tiny eye and one giant eye. The post Absurd Creatures: Why the Strawberry Squid Has One Tiny Eye and One Giant Eye appeared first on WIRED.

Stanford Is About to Have the Dopest Map Collection on Earth

Stanford Is About to Have the Dopest Map Collection on Earth

Cartophiles only. The post Stanford Is About to Have the Dopest Map Collection on Earth appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: The Nudibranch Is Gorgeous, So You Should Never Touch It

Absurd Creatures: The Nudibranch Is Gorgeous, So You Should Never Touch It

Look at the nudibranch. Beautiful, right? That's its way of saying it will mess you up. You see, the nudibranch packs a punch—in a very unusual way. The post Absurd Creatures: The Nudibranch Is Gorgeous, So You Should Never Touch It appeared first on WIRED.

A Brain Implant Brings a Quadriplegic’s Arm Back to Life

A Brain Implant Brings a Quadriplegic’s Arm Back to Life

A quadriplegic patient can swipe credit cards and play video games thanks to the microchip implanted in his brain two years ago. The post A Brain Implant Brings a Quadriplegic's Arm Back to Life appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: The Botfly Wants a Hug. Just Kidding, It Wants to Mess You Up

Absurd Creatures: The Botfly Wants a Hug. Just Kidding, It Wants to Mess You Up

Behold the botfly, whose larva burrows into your skin, feeds on your flesh, and erupts out in alien fashion. Good times! The post Absurd Creatures: The Botfly Wants a Hug. Just Kidding, It Wants to Mess You Up appeared first on WIRED.

We Forced ISS Astronauts to Answer Your Google Searches About Whistling and Peeing

We Forced ISS Astronauts to Answer Your Google Searches About Whistling and Peeing

The crew of the International Space Station answer the Internet's most pressing questions about their jobs. The post We Forced ISS Astronauts to Answer Your Google Searches About Whistling and Peeing appeared first on WIRED.