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First Measurements Of A Blue Whale’s Heart Rate Is A Glimpse Into The Biology Of Extremes
For the first time ever, marine biologists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale in the wild—the results of which even surprised the scientists.
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The Thai Cave Rescue Is Going Well So Far, With Four Boys Successfully Extracted
Rescue team members in the cave system in an undated photo. Thai authorities announced on Sunday that they have successfully extracted four of the dozen boys who, alongside their soccer coach, have been trapped on a muddy ledge in the flooded Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand since June 23rd.
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MIT Thinks Furry Wetsuits Could Keep Divers Even Warmer
Ocean-dwelling creatures like whales, seals and walruses don’t freeze in the icy waters thanks to their thick layers of insulating blubber. But how do scrawny sea otters stay warm? Their furry coats trap air which also works as an insulator, and researchers at MIT think that approach could help keep humans warmer under water, too.
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Cave Diving Is Like Exploring A Dark Underworld
Video: Here’s some chillingly beautiful shots showing what it’s like to cave dive the ‘El Toh’ cave in Yucatan, Mexico. It’s a completely different world down there. When you’re inside the cave with water all around you, it looks a lot like being in an underworld you’re not supposed to see. Some parts are haunting…