The Irukandji jellyfish (Carukia barnesi) is one of the most venomous marine organisms on Earth. Two Australian fishermen were recently airlifted to hospital by helicopter after being stung by one of the world's most venomous jellyfish while out in the…
For a long time, sharks were considered mute creatures, relying on their stealth to hunt and avoid predators. But now, for the first time, shark sounds have been recorded. New recordings show whitetip reef sharks (Mustelus lenticulatus) – small bottom-dwelling…
A huge spiral galaxy called J2345-0449 emits powerful radio jets that span more than 5 million light-years. (Image credit: Bagchi and Ray et al./Giant Meter Telescope (CC BY 4.0)) Almost a billion light years away, a colossal spiral galaxy hurtles…
About every 80 years, a new star appears in the night sky when a white dwarf experiences multiple explosions in the T CrB system, located about 3,000
(Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) The longest molecules ever found on Mars have been identified by NASA's Curiosity rover, and they may indicate the planet is full of evidence of ancient life. In a study published Monday (March 24) in the journal…
A huge vortex of light was clearly visible across large parts of England. This stunning video was captured in Billingborough, Lincolnshire. (Photo: Simon Minnican) A magnificent swirl of light was spotted floating across the night sky over Europe on Monday…