Walden Pond Is Now Teeming With Jellyfish—but Don"t Panic
The tiny jellies, which arrived sometime after Henry David Thoreau, are an example of how a non-native species can coexist peacefully with its new environment......»»
What You Need to Know About the Kraken Covid Variant
XBB.1.5, aka the Kraken, is sweeping the Northeast US and dodging immunity. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic......»»
Scientists discover a new way of sharing genetic information in a common ocean microbe
From the tropics to the poles, from the sea surface to hundreds of feet below, the world's oceans are teeming with one of the tiniest of organisms: a type of bacteria called Prochlorococcus, which despite their minute size are collectively responsibl.....»»
Ocean color system gets a "refresh," allowing for more precise and accurate measurements
We typically think of the ocean's color as blue, but in some places, it looks blue-green. That's because those areas are teeming with single-cell plants called phytoplankton, which contain chlorophyll and reflect the green in sunlight. Though tiny, p.....»»
Eating viruses can power microorganism"s growth and reproduction
Over a single day, in the placid waters of a single pond, a million virus particles might enter a single-celled organism known for the minuscule hairs, or cilia, that propel it through those waters......»»
Drying process could be key step in development of life
One-hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin speculated that life likely originated in a warm little pond. There, Darwin supposed, chemical reactions and the odd lightning strike might have led to chains of amino acids that, over time, became more and.....»»
What’s next for the Playdate in 2023? Panic lays out what’s in the works
Panic reflects on the Playdate gaming handheld's exciting first year and teases what's in store for 2023......»»
How wildlife in ponds has evolved to survive frozen water—and how you can help more animals stay alive
When filled with ice-skaters or a clumsy Bambi on a Christmas card, a frozen pond is a merry sight. But spare a thought for the living things trapped below. The aerial wizardry of dragonflies and summer sculling of pond skaters are long gone. As the.....»»
Strong quake shakes main Indonesia island, no major damage
A strong earthquake shook parts of Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday, causing panic but only minor damage just two weeks after an equally powerful quake killed hundreds......»»
Magnitude 5.9 quake hits northwest Turkey, 50 injured
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit a town in northwestern Turkey early Wednesday, causing damage to some buildings and widespread panic. Around 50 people were injured, mostly while trying to flee homes......»»
Scientists try to bolster Great Barrier Reef in warmer world
Below the turquoise waters off the coast of Australia is one of the world's natural wonders, an underwater rainbow jungle teeming with life that scientists say is showing some of the clearest signs yet of climate change......»»
Maryland"s juvenile rockfish count below average for fourth year, but state says there"s no need to panic
For the fourth straight year, juvenile rockfish numbers in Maryland waters were well below the historical average, according to a survey conducted by the state Department of Natural Resources......»»
The Big Fight Over 403 Very Small Wasps
Earth is teeming with unknown species, and they’re dying off faster than ever. Now biologists are battling over an old question: how to catalog life?.....»»
China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout
Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment......»»
A close encounter with a mysterious moon
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two small moons circling the planet Mars, later named Phobos and Deimos after the Greek for "fear" and "panic.".....»»
Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts
For many people, the phrase "tropical rainforest" might conjure the image of a landscape teeming with vegetation, exotic animals and extraordinary beauty......»»
AMD RDNA 3 GPUs could be delayed – but don’t panic
Rumors are swirling about the on-sale date of AMD’s next-gen graphics cards......»»
A Costco membership is your key to holiday season success
Time check: The holidays are basically here, ready or not. But before the panic sets in, we can help with two simple words: Costco membership. Yes, there are entire songs about the hustle of the holiday season, but something as simple as joining Cost.....»»
Experts: Lake Mead brain-eating amoeba death among few in US
The death of a Las Vegas-area teenager from a rare brain-eating amoeba that investigators think he was exposed to in warm waters at Lake Mead should prompt caution, not panic, among people at freshwater lakes, rivers and springs, experts said Friday......»»
Iconic "Pillars of Creation" captured in new Webb image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured the iconic "Pillars of Creation," huge structures of gas and dust teeming with stars, NASA said Wednesday, and the image is as majestic as one could hope......»»
Another casualty of the pandemic: Our ability to worry about anything else
Mid-pandemic tweeting suggests we have what's called a "finite pool of worry." Enlarge / This looks worrisome, but I've got a pandemic to panic about. (credit: Gerhard Pettersson / EyeEm) It's safe to say that the first two ye.....»»