Seriously, 6-Gill Shark. Why are you such a douche? That Giant Isopod was totally there first, minding its own business gnawing on some fresh bait…
View More 6-Gill Shark Steals Food from Poor Giant IsopodMonth: December 2009
Wednesday Knot: Carrick Mat
Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat…
View More Wednesday Knot: Carrick MatLast Chance for 2009
I know several people out there are looking to get their tax-deductible donations in before the end of the of the year. I’d like to…
View More Last Chance for 2009Weekly World News on Google Books
I’m back from a productive trip to Ireland to work with colleagues there and then a nice Christmas break with the family on the Mississippi…
View More Weekly World News on Google BooksAwesome PhD Opportunity for UK Residents
Unfortunately, only open to UK residents (for full funding) or EU members (for partial funding). Check it out if you are looking for what looks…
View More Awesome PhD Opportunity for UK ResidentsFirst Fuel Cell Ship
Scientific American discusses why cargo ships need to be cleaner In fact, emissions of nitrogen oxides from one ship burning diesel in a year are…
View More First Fuel Cell ShipFirst Atlantic Cross by a Submersible Robot
She was at sea for 221 days. She was alone, often in dangerous places, and usually out of touch. Her predecessor had disappeared on a…
View More First Atlantic Cross by a Submersible RobotDeepest Underwater Volcanic Eruption
All captured in video by scientists exploring 1220m (4000ft) beneath the surface in Pacific Ocean near Samoa the previous summer. The lava erupting from the…
View More Deepest Underwater Volcanic EruptionTGIF: Diving Suit Fail
Mythbuster’s examines what would happen to a human body if pressure is not equal inside and outside of a diving suit. The ‘human body’ is…
View More TGIF: Diving Suit FailKnot Wednesday: The Bowline
One of the most useful knots to know for a marine scientist and generally anyone around boats. The name derives its name from its often…
View More Knot Wednesday: The Bowline