The newly discovered vampire squid V. pseudoinfernalis. (Photo: Dajun Qiu) Scientists in China may have discovered a new species of vampire squid – only the second known species in the world. The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) grows to about 1…
Woman suffers rare case of 'broken heart syndrome' after mistaking wasabi for avocado (Photo courtesy of DigiPub via Getty Images) Patient: 60-year-old woman from Be'er Sheva, Israel. Symptoms: While eating at a wedding, a woman felt an unpleasant pressure in…
Scientists have studied 30,000
Pacific geoducks are known as a gourmet culinary staple and can weigh up to 9 pounds. (Photo by Natalie Fobes via Getty Images) Name: Pacific Geoduck (Panopea generosa) Habitat: In the Pacific Ocean, along the west coast of North America…
A new study has shown that heart muscle cells can be grown from stem cells and used to repair damaged hearts. (Image credit: Noctiluxx via Getty Images) A woman suffering from heart failure has been saved thanks to a new…
Satellites orbiting the Earth have detected subtle magnetic signals caused by ocean tides. (Image courtesy of the European Space Agency) Researchers have studied in detail the magnetic signals associated with the Earth's ocean tides. These faint signals, which can be…