Nasa's take on a popular question, driven by the Discover supercomputer. There are multiple runthroughs, covering first the simple video then a full explanation, a deep dive into some of the details,... continue reading
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The endless expanse of the ocean’s midnight zone offers plenty of room to stretch out. Here, some animals can grow to great lengths. Siphonophores are gelatinous animals composed of specialized parts... continue reading
posted by newtboy 2 months ago • 128 views • 3:36Biologists in New Zealand have found around 100 new species after exploring a rift some 5 kilometers beneath the sea. The organisms include some that scientists can't even identify, as well as a strange... continue reading
posted by newtboy 2 months 1 week ago • 229 views • 2:07In this video Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses sperm production, storage, as well as a common question he gets from students: What happens to sperm cells if they are not not released? ... continue reading
posted by BSR 5 months ago • 94 views • 10:30A Trump supporter alleges her "red-pilled" transformation ignited when two Walmart stores mysteriously shut down, culminating in a fantastical narrative linking Trump to the heroic dismantling of a worldwide... continue reading
posted by newtboy 8 months 1 week ago • 177 views • 6:43Scientists discover a new species lurking in the depths of the southern ocean. This is the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star. Researchers describe it as a large (8”) creature with 20 arms.
posted by newtboy 8 months 4 weeks ago • 93 views • 37 secsThis deepsea Octopus (or Squid) was filmed in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico by a work class ROV. At first we believed this to be a Cirrate Octopus, but now we believe it to be a Vampire Squid/Umbrella... continue reading
posted by newtboy 1 year 1 month 3 weeks ago • 75 views • 2:12Disney researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that seemingly makes it far easier to make an actor appear younger or older in a scene. While artists will still be able to make manual... continue reading
posted by simonm 1 year 5 months 2 weeks ago • 418 views • 6:48Manú National Park, deep in the Peruvian rainforest, is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The park and surrounding areas are home to some 10 percent of the world's bird species, countless... continue reading
posted by BSR 1 year 6 months ago • 19 views • 13:25Scientists have long been marveled by the secrets of the Universe. However, the more they discover, the much more they realize they haven't even started scratching the surface! Much of the limitation... continue reading
posted by BSR 2 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 48 views • 10:32This Worm Week, we're featuring the strange, Demogorgon-looking deep-sea bristle worm Alvinella pompejana, better known as the Pompeii Worm due to its reliance on hydrothermal vents.
posted by newtboy 2 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 77 views • 4:29MBARI sustained our commitment to ocean exploration and discovery in 2021. The year brought more challenges, but exploring our big, blue backyard always inspires awe and wonder—and curiosity about the... continue reading
posted by newtboy 2 years 4 months 4 weeks ago • 378 views • 3:16It's hard to know if she actually had a coherent point to make here--it sure didn't look like it. At the least, she was poorly served by her staff, which didn't educate her, didn't program her questions,... continue reading
posted by SFOGuy 2 years 9 months ago • 1,835 views • 2:12In this video we dive deep into some of the more glaring errors in the design of Champlain Towers South and explore the most likely origin of the collapse from a structural engineering perspective. The
posted by BSR 2 years 9 months ago • 17 views • 41:17Jellyfish have long been the subjects of human fascination since the beginning of sea exploration: with today's ROVs, previously unseen jellies have now been observed. These are five of the most fascinating... continue reading
posted by newtboy 2 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 353 views • 11:29The Nenet reindeer herders need to move their tent every few days throughout most of the year. Every time they migrate they must pack the whole tent away, drag it across the tundra on sledges, and erect... continue reading
posted by blacklotus90 3 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 499 views • 32:14The Broomway is surrounded on both sides by quicksand and deep, sucking mud. It has no markers and no guideposts. And if you mistime your walk, you won't outrun the tide. Oh, and it's in the middle of... continue reading
posted by eric3579 3 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 1,130 views • 4:47An amazingly thorough deep dive into the acoustic engineering, materials science, and construction of a beautiful pair of speakers. "We construct a pair of large Voigt speakers. I explain the principles... continue reading
posted by blacklotus90 3 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 375 views • 52:56"Not every yellow bloom ― or fluffy white globe ― taking over your backyard is a dandelion. Some of them are close relatives called catsears. But both of them have a little secret. To tell them apart... continue reading
posted by ant 3 years 8 months 1 week ago • 82 views • 4:50