While we've seen jellies take on extreme forms, such as the huge phantom jelly, these jellyfish have evolved to resemble… cooked eggs. Fried egg jellyfish, also known as egg-yolk jellies, are jellyfish that look like fried eggs. However, don't be fooled by the similarities; chewing on this Scyphozoa would be unpleasant. The fried egg jellyfish has a smooth and … [Read more...] about Meet the Incredible Fried Egg Jellyfish, Sunny Side Up
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For The First Time, The Far Side of Our Galaxy Has Been “Seen”
How does our Milky Way appear? You might be surprised to learn that, for the most part, we don't truly know for sure. But a recent finding could finally make the form of the galaxy our home known. This astounding discovery, which was reported in the journal Science, is that researchers have for the first time calculated the distance to a collection of stars on the other side … [Read more...] about For The First Time, The Far Side of Our Galaxy Has Been “Seen”
Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Mahe follows James Isaac wherever he goes, even into the boy's hospital bed. The autistic 9-year-old Wellington youngster relies on the black labrador to keep him secure and peaceful. James is mute and avoids touch and eye contact with his family. But he'll happily curl up with Mahe. "And for Mahe, James is his best friend; he is all about James," Michelle Isaac, … [Read more...] about Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Mice Grow Larger On The Rainier Side of The Mountains, Revealing a Possible New Natural Law
Mice on the rainy side of the Andes grow much bigger than those in on the drier side, and the difference may reveal a previously unnoticed law of nature. Carl Bergmann discovered that animals in higher latitudes are larger than those in equatorial regions. "What about very tropical elephants and hippopotami?" you might ask, but Bergmann was thinking about differences within … [Read more...] about Mice Grow Larger On The Rainier Side of The Mountains, Revealing a Possible New Natural Law
Discover the Interesting History of a Strange Castle Built into a Cave’s Side
Predjama Castle is a strange and amazing structure that seems like it fits in a fantasy setting, but its true history is far more fascinating than its imagined one. The amazing castle, which is in Slovenia, has an extraordinary, intimidating appearance since it was constructed into the cave's mouth. Visitors from all over the world throng to see the amazing facility, which is … [Read more...] about Discover the Interesting History of a Strange Castle Built into a Cave’s Side