How to rebrand a fish so that it sounds tastier
British fishermen have decided to rename two of their biggest exports as they turn to local markets to overcome some Brexit-related difficulties with shipping products abroad. What used to be known as the megrim sole and spider crab will now be Corni.....»»
Researchers develop an assessment system for fish health
The welfare of fish drives Dr. Beate Hoppe and her team every day. The animal keepers, scientists and veterinarians at the Leibniz Institute for Ageing Research (FLI) in Jena have spent six years meticulously collecting and evaluating data and have n.....»»
Animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans. How they do it and why it matters
Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals—an.....»»
Discarded Christmas trees, a gift to Stockholm"s fish
On a freezing January morning, dozens of discarded Christmas trees collected after the holidays are tossed into Stockholm's glacial waters, recycled to provide a welcoming habitat for marine life......»»
Molecularly designing polymer networks to control sound damping
The world is filled with myriad sounds and vibrations—the gentle tones of a piano drifting down the hall, the relaxing purr of a cat laying on your chest, the annoying hum of the office lights. Imagine being able to selectively tune out noises of a.....»»
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species" most important locations
All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean. But within it, there is infinite variety—just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life......»»
Mating anchovies stir up the sea as much as a major storm—and it"s good for the environment, too
Why would oceanographers ever care about anchovies having sex? We do because these small fish can help mix different layers of the ocean when they mate. This circulates nutrients, oxygen, and greenhouse gases around different layers of the ocean, the.....»»
Fossil of 72-million-year-old sturgeon discovered in Edmonton
A 72-million-year-old sturgeon fossil has been discovered in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley, the first fish material of any kind found from that time period and in that geographical area......»»
Samsung Ballie is an AI robot that can follow you around the house
At CES this year, there is no shortage of AI-related products and announcements, and Samsung is no exception. Samsung has announced a bunch of AI projects that they are working on, one of which is the Samsung Ballie AI robot. If the name sounds famil.....»»
Q&A: Does noisy construction of offshore wind farms disturb marine animals?
Offshore wind farms can be an energy boon, but does their noisy construction bother marine animals? UMD's Arthur N. Popper, who studies underwater sounds and their ecological impacts, weighs in......»»
Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos wireless speaker doubles as a picture frame
Samsung's latest wireless speaker is Dolby Atmos-capable, but with a built-in picture frame, it could look as good as it sounds......»»
Samsung’s Music Frame makes audio look as good as it sounds
We got our first look (and listen) at Samsung's Music Frame — a speaker that essentially is what you get if you marry a picture frame with a quality speaker......»»
Samsung’s new Music Frame doubles as a Dolby Atmos picture frame
Samsung's latest wireless speaker is Dolby Atmos-capable, but with a built-in picture frame, it could look as good as it sounds......»»
Novel comparative approach enables mapping of fish "countries"
Using novel comparative riverscape genomics, biologists at the University of Arkansas surveyed 31 fish species from 75 locations in the White River Basin in Arkansas. Their study revealed a complex network of relations and adaptations that define aqu.....»»
Revisiting Israel"s freshwater fish species list through cutting-edge DNA barcoding technology
A recent study led by Dr. Roni Tadmor-Levi in the group of Prof. Lior David and a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, has shed new light on Israel's freshwater fish biodiversity......»»
California singing fish"s midbrain may serve as a model for how mammals control vocal expressions
For talkative midshipman fish—sometimes called the "California singing fish"—the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning trains of sounds used in vocal communication......»»
Lake fish in New York are losing habitat due to two threats associated with climate change, study shows
A team of biologists and natural resource specialists from Cornell University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both in New York, has found evidence suggesting that lake fish in some of New York's lakes are losing habitat due to dual threats rela.....»»
The Redmagic 9 Pro gaming smartphone is now available for pre-order
The Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro is now available for pre-order from the company’s website, so grab it if this sounds like a phone you might be interested in. The post The Redmagic 9 Pro gaming smartphone is now available for pre-order appeared first on Ph.....»»
French caviar farms look forward to EU label of origin
At a French caviar factory this week, a worker used tiny pliers to carefully line up black sturgeon fish eggs against a ruler......»»
Researchers find cancer-causing metals in a Chesapeake Bay tributary adjacent to a coal ash landfill
A recent study in Environmental Pollution unveils alarming discoveries: Researchers have identified cancer-causing contaminants in sediments and fish in a Chesapeake Bay tributary near a coal ash landfill......»»
Fish display distinct individual behaviors when swimming to find food, finds study
Fish from the same species can evolve their sense of smell and display individual foraging 'personalities' to successfully find food in different habitats, according to new research......»»