If you think electricity belongs only in power lines and phone chargers, nature is about to blow your mind. Hidden under murky river water, buried in ocean sand, and gliding through the dark, some animals have wired their bodies like living radar systems. They sense tiny electrical fields, fire off shocking blasts, and navigate pitch-black ...
Imagine walking along the ocean’s edge, the salty spray on your skin, the sand shifting beneath your feet — but what if you learned that the ground you stand on once stretched hundreds of miles farther out, and that our ancient ancestors may have thrived where today only fish and whales roam? It’s a mind-bending ...
Imagine biting into a sandwich, only to discover your tongue is no longer yours—something else has taken its place. It sounds like a scene from a science fiction movie or a horror novel, but for certain fish, this nightmare is reality. Deep beneath the waves, there lurks a creature so bizarre, so ingenious, and so ...
The ocean is a symphony of sound, and at the center of this majestic orchestra are the whales—among the most vocal and intelligent creatures in the marine world. Scientists have long been intrigued by the songs and calls of these gentle giants, and recent research has offered fascinating insights into the nuances of their communication. ...
The ocean, a vast and mysterious realm, teems with life—both seen and unseen. Among the invisible inhabitants of these watery worlds are microorganisms, the tiny agents driving essential processes that sustain marine ecosystems. Though often overlooked due to their microscopic size, these microorganisms play crucial roles in maintaining the health and balance of oceanic life. ...
Imagine gliding through a world where every flick of your fin matters, every color you flash sends a message, and even the way you gulp air could be the difference between life and death. Fish don’t just swim in their environment—they shape it, respond to it, and sometimes even turn it upside-down. There’s a universe ...
The vast expanse of the ocean remains one of the most mysterious environments on Earth. Over the centuries, curiosity-driven exploration and advanced technology have led to phenomenal discoveries that have broadened our understanding of marine life and oceanic systems. This article delves into 30 incredible marine discoveries, each of which has significantly contributed to our ...
Imagine emerging from a sandy nest under a moon-lit sky, just minutes old, and then sprinting towards the vast, roaring ocean. For sea turtle hatchlings, this is only the beginning of a journey so remarkable it nearly defies belief. Tiny, fragile, and alone, these creatures set off on migrations that span thousands of miles—crossing entire ...
Every now and then, nature throws something at us that makes even the most rational person stop and whisper, “How is that even possible?” We like to think we’ve mapped, measured, and modeled our planet down to the last grain of sand, but some places still shrug off neat explanations. They bend light, twist gravity, ...
The world’s oceans are a vital part of our planet’s ecosystem. Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, they play a critical role in regulating the climate, providing a home to a vast array of biodiversity, and supporting human livelihoods. Oceans produce more than half of the world’s oxygen and absorb significant amounts of carbon ...
Gargi Chakravorty
Gargi Chakravorty
Linnea H, BSc Sociology
