Weekly Scientific Digest

Vocal Communication of Elephant Seals Northern elephant seals are the first non-human mammals proven to use rhythm to identify individuals. […]

Foraging Dives of Elephant Seals Elephant seals are extraordinary divers, capable of holding their breath for nearly two hours and

Biological Fiber Optics in the Eye While we usually pigeonhole mitochondria as the “powerhouse of the cell,” in the retina

Whales and tropical breeding grounds The optimal mating ground is characterized by warm, low-latitude tropical waters— such as those found

Dimensions of Fish Gills in Relation to their Function The size of fish gills varies significantly based on metabolic demand

A follow up to this post 6/14/2026 can be read on this site by clicking Butterflies Clap-And-Fling Part II Butterflies

The Science of Seaweed Buoyancy Seaweed stays afloat primarily through pneumatocysts, specialized gas-filled bladders that function as internal life jackets.

When a bee is out “shopping” for food, it uses its pollen baskets, built-in saddlebags on its hind legs to

Scientists monitor algae to detect changes in water temperature, pollution, and nutrient levels. They use algae as “sentinels” because their