jellyfish

‘Time-traveler’ jellyfish found to age backward in accidental discovery

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‘Time-traveler’ jellyfish found to age backward in accidental discovery

Most living creatures are bound by the fact of birth, aging and death. Few, however, have evolved to break the typical life cycle. The aptly named immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) is one such animal — and, in a surprise discovery now published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have added its cousin, … Read more

Why are people cutting their hair to look like a jellyfish? ‘Edgy’ trend divides social media

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Why are people cutting their hair to look like a jellyfish? ‘Edgy’ trend divides social media

I don’t think you’re ready for this jellyfish-inspired hairstyle. The jellyfish cut — which entails lobbing off the top layers of your hair into a cheekbone-brushing bob while leaving the layers underneath long and tentacle-like — has become the hottest hairstyle on TikTok, amassing over 34 million views on the hashtag, #jellyfishcut. “This look is trending because it’s … Read more

The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

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The surprising — and tasty — benefits of eating jellyfish, according to ‘Chopped’ champion

Jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures often associated with stings and beachside encounters, might seem an unlikely candidate for a nutritious meal.  However, these fascinating creatures offer surprising health benefits. They’ve been a delicacy in various cuisines for centuries. Nutritional value of jellyfish While not a traditional protein source, jellyfish are rich in collagen, a vital … Read more

I went kayaking — and ended up in a shocking jellyfish ‘soup’

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I went kayaking — and ended up in a shocking jellyfish ‘soup’

A man set out for what he thought was going to be a regular day of kayaking — but was met with a giant gaggle of jellyfish instead. Chris Denehy is a sea kayak tour guide and runs his own company, Clearwater Paddling, outside of the Isle of Barra in Outer Hebrides, an island off … Read more

A 24-eyed jellyfish was just discovered — its sting is highly dangerous

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A 24-eyed jellyfish was just discovered — its sting is highly dangerous

It’s out-of-the-box scary. The Tripedaliidae jellyfish species has welcomed its fourth family member — a new 24-eyed creature that measures just over a half-inch long and carries a remarkably dangerous sting. Discovered in Hong Kong’s Mai Po Nature Reserve, it is officially named Tripedalia maipoensis and is in the same family as the Australian box … Read more

Rare ‘phantom jellyfish’ with 33-foot-long ‘mouth-arms’ spotted off California coast

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Rare ‘phantom jellyfish’ with 33-foot-long ‘mouth-arms’ spotted off California coast

A rare and elusive deep sea creature was captured on camera by a high-tech remote submersible in Monterey, CA. The massive, 33-foot “phantom jellyfish” — a darkly colored being with ribbon-like “mouth arms” — had been discovered by the remote submarine at a depth of 3,200 feet off the West Coast shore, Live Science reported. … Read more