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Rare Sighting of All-White Orca Whale

Earlier this week, photos were released of an extremely rare killer whale off the eastern coast of Russia
April 27, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

10 Things We’ve Learned About the Earth Since Last Earth Day

We recap the most surprising, awe-inspiring and alarming things that we have learned about the Earth and the environment since last year's holiday
April 19, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

14 Fun Facts About Jellyfish

Number 8: One species may be immortal. It can play its lifecycle in reverse, transforming from an adult medusa back to an immature polyp
April 17, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Glaucus Atlanticus: Science Picture of the Week

Atlanticus Pokemon, er, Sea Slug: What is this far-fetched ocean creature and why is it so poisonous?
April 12, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Fish “Scary Stuff” Alarm Call Deciphered

A newly identified brain circuit could be responsible for driving innate fear responses in many species
February 24, 2012 | By Virginia Hughes

The Wandering Albatross and Global Warming

The giant oceanic birds are producing more and plumper chicks, at least for now
February 08, 2012 | By Greg Laden

What the Inuit Taught Scientists About Killer Whales

The native people knew what orcas ate, how they hunted prey, how the prey responded to the whales and when and where predation occurred
February 06, 2012 | By Greg Laden

Fish Mimics Fish-Mimicking Octopus

The black-marble jawfish takes advantage of its coloring to blend in with an octopus and stay safe from predators
January 06, 2012 | By Sarah Zielinski

The Secrets of a Shark Attack

In an attack against a Cape fur seal, a great white shark's advantage comes down to physics
December 12, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

For Dolphins, Pregnancy Comes With a Price

A bigger body means increased drag, slower speeds and greater vulnerability to predators
December 01, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Hawaiian Islands

What We're Still Learning About Hawaii

The fiery forces beneath the island chain still mystify geologists
December 2011 | By Erin Wayman

Ocean Creatures In A Warmer World

A new study finds that some marine organisms may have to move fast if they want to survive climate change
November 18, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Five Last-Minute Science-Themed Halloween Costume Ideas

No one else will be dressed like dark energy
October 31, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Photo of the Week: Anemone and Shrimp

One appeared on the very top of one of the highest fingers and grasped the tip in what appeared to be a moment of victory: King of the Hill
September 30, 2011 | By Laura Helmuth

Building On A Barrier Island

These accumulations of sand aren't permanent but are home to whole communities
August 30, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

What Happens To A House Swept Away By A Flood?

Flood debris may circulate in ocean gyres for years
August 29, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Where the Pacific’s Predators Go

Scientists have found that predator species trade off between prey availability and water temperature in their travels
July 21, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Top Ten Kids’ Movies With a Green Theme

Loggers, hunters, developers, fishers, polluters and whalers are the evil villains in this movie genre
June 24, 2011 | By Julie Mianecki

A New View Into California’s Kelp Forests

Satellite imagery is providing new insight into an important ecosystem just off the California coast
May 27, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Ocean Acidification and the Battle Between Coral and Seaweed

Ocean acidification creates plenty of potential problems for life in the oceans, but corals might have it the worst
May 17, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski


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