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PaleontologyAncient fish with killer bite
Dunkleosteus clamped down on prey with three-quarters-of-a-ton bite force.
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LifeIngredients of hagfish slime revealed
Figuring out the ingredients still doesn’t explain how the fishes avoid premature mucus explosions
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PaleontologyFossilized poop bears tooth marks
Shark-bitten fecal matter probably came from an assault on an ancient croc.
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HumansWildlife trade meeting disappoints marine scientists
The 15th meeting of signatories to the CITES treaty ended on March 25 without passing several proposals to protect high-profile fish species.
By Susan Milius -
LifeBriny deep basin may be home to animals thriving without oxygen
Creatures living deep in the Mediterranean without oxygen would be a remarkable first, biologists say.
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EarthStudies aim to resolve confusion over mercury risks from fish
Several new papers suggest strategies by which American diners can negotiate a mercury minefield to tap dietary benefits in fish.
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Health & MedicineShark cartilage doesn’t appear to help lung cancer
Patients taking an extract show no improvement.
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EarthAncient marine reptiles losing their cool
Warm-bloodedness may help explain the creatures’ evolutionary success, a new study suggests.
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EarthMoby Dick meets Jaws
A recently discovered fossil demonstrates that giant whales weren’t always as gentle as they are today.
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PlantsChlorophyll gets an ‘f’
New variety of photosynthetic pigment is the first to be discovered in 60 years
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ChemistryRepellent slime has material virtues
Threads isolated from hagfishes' defensive goo demonstrate superior strength and flexibility.