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These sea slugs can 'eat' sunlight—but they're no astrophage. Here's how the 'Project Hail Mary' antagonist has a real-life analogue in Earth's oceans
The sea slug is bright green, shaped like a leaf and doing something very few animals can: harnessing the power of the sun.
Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters ...
A Kemp's ridley sea turtle has been rescued in Texas in critical condition, highlighting the fragility of its survival.
I just learned about nuclear weapons. I do not think we should use them again. I want to throw them all away. The letters from Sheri Lambert and Erica Torres (CDN, March 10, 2026) present a revealing ...
A new study, led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Columbia University, identifies a diverse set of ...
Water is all around us; it’s the mighty oceans and Great Lakes, tiny vernal ponds and rain falling from the sky. It’s the thirst quenching liquid in your glass. Our planet is the only one we know of ...
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