Author: AntonioWestley

Octopus Superpowers – Fact Or Fiction?

wildlife

Octopus has had a number of legendary feats but there’s more

fact or fiction octopuses are actually extraterrestrial
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While there are many similarities between the octopus and humans, octopuses can be classified into two distinct groups: extraterrestrial and terrestrial. They differ in many ways, such as their coloration and skin texture. They can also mimic other creatures. In one study, an octopus was observed impersonating a banded sea snake, which caused territorial damselfishes to attack it. The octopus then swam away, avoiding being caught in the process.

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Bleached Sea Sponge Finds New Zealand Waters

environment

Bleached sea sponge leaves scientists in New Zealand baffled

bleached sea sponges found in New Zealand waters
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For the first time in the world, scientists from Victoria University of Wellington have discovered thousands of bleached sea sponges in New Zealand waters. The extreme temperature changes have caused the sponges to lose their rich, chocolate brown colour. The scientists found bleached sponges at more than a dozen sites, including Breaksea Sound in the Bay of Plenty and Doubtful Sound in Fiordland. Marine biology professor James Bell estimates that up to 95% of the sponges were bleached, and hundreds of thousands were affected.

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830 Million Old Organisms Found Trapped in Rock

biology

830 million old organisms discovered in rocks but where’s the source

830 million old organisms
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Feathers preserved in fossilized resin 830 million old organisms reveal the evolution of flowering plants. Eighty-three hundred million years ago, the ancient rock that formed the ocean floor was home to Baragwanathia, a lycophyte with feathered plants. Scientists were able to find these organisms by using imaging techniques to examine the rock. They found fluid inclusions in the rock that resemble prokaryotic cells and organic compounds.

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Scientists Successfully Grow Plants in Moon Soil

astronomy

Plants in moon soil have finally been realized by the science community

scientists successfully grow plants in moon soil
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Researchers from the University of Florida recently attempted plants in moon soil after a study was released this passed Thursday of May 12, 2022. Planting seeds of Arabidopsis, or thale cress, in lunar soil collected during missions. When the seeds sprouted, the researchers were “over the moon” and claimed that their work represented a major milestone in the exploration of this area. The scientists hope to grow plants on other moon-like bodies in the future. For now, however, they are content with the soil they obtained.

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Scientists Find Place Deeper Than Mariana Trench

environment

Mariana Trench may have just become second deepest

Scientists Find Place Deeper Than Mariana Trench
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Scientists have discovered life in places that we’d never imagined existed under the sea, including the New Britain Pool and Challenger Deep. While these places lack light, they are home to hundreds of small creatures. These creatures have been named the New Britain Pool and Challenger Deep, and are described in scientific journals. Scientists now plan to explore these areas and find out more about life on earth. But the real question is how deep can we go?

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