A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...
In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...
Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...
Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant ...
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...
Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.
The huge sea bug joins a group of mysterious deep-sea crustaceans that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years: ...
Conditions in the early universe might have enabled rocky planets with water to form much earlier than anticipated, potentially allowing life to begin sooner too. Astrophysicists studying the ...