Using a new computer model, scientists simulated the stripes, spots and hexagons on a species of boxfish, imperfections and ...

A 75-year study of 1,497 Michigan lakes finds fish are shrinking, especially the youngest and oldest. Temperature metrics can ...

It breathes through its intestines, lives in dark muddy trenches, and is affectionately called the “fart loach”–the European weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis) is a biologically fascinating fish species ...

On one of the coldest mornings ever in Florida, a young green sea turtle flailed through freezing surf. Too stunned to swim, ...

Mark Harper, MD, PhD, recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

Despite growing anecdotal evidence and historical claims regarding the health benefits of cold-water immersion, from icy baths to chilly swims, robust scientific confirmation is still lacking. The ...

When saltwater fish long ago evolved to live in fresh water, many of them also evolved a more sophisticated hearing system, including middle ear bones similar to those in humans. Two-thirds of all ...

This past summer, the Tennessee Aquarium opened its doors after-hours for Fish + Sips, a relaxing evening of craft beer sampling, music and bites, set against the backdrop of shimmering tanks and ...

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