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This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so different- A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuries
- In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to say
- Human-like sense of social punishment: In 2010, fish shocked scientists by punishing bad behavior at feeding timeMale cleaner fish punish females for eating preferred food. This behavior occurs even when males are not directly harmed. Researchers recre...29 Jul, 2026, 02.09 AM IST
- In the 1960s, giant Red King crabs were introduced to the Barents Sea by the Soviets, then everything changedGiant red king crabs: Soviet scientists introduced red king crabs to the Barents Sea for a new seafood resource. These crabs successfully e...29 Jul, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...06 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Why Do Some Fish Swim Toward Bright Light Instead of Hiding? Scientists Say Parasites May Be Behind ItParasites are manipulating fish behavior, luring them into brighter waters where they are more vulnerable to predators. This parasitic stra...14 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Why Do Hippos Let Tiny Birds Clean Their Teeth Without Biting Them? The Wild Truce ExplainedLarge hippos allow small oxpecker birds to enter their mouths and peck at their gums, a behavior scientists call cleaning symbiosis. These ...02 Mar, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Supermodel Heidi Klum, 52, doesn't follow any diet and is starting a 'worm and parasite cleanse’. What is it?Heidi Klum revealed she and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, are undergoing a parasite cleanse using clove and papaya seed pills, influenced by In...06 Aug, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
- Your smartphone is parasite, according to evolutionSmartphones, once helpful tools, now act as digital parasites—exploiting users’ attention, time and data for corporate gain. Despite their ...02 Jun, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
- Swimming deep inside the Great Lakes with 150 teeth, a serrated tongue, and a ruthless hunger, this ‘vampire’ could destroy the entire ecosystemCanadian and US agencies are collaborating to combat the invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes, aiming to protect the $5.1-billion fisher...28 May, 2025, 06.28 AM IST
- Loneliness almost broke this fish at Japan aquarium until staff found a creative fix; Viral video will leave you smilingJapan's Kaikyokan Aquarium staff discovered a sunfish was lonely during renovations, causing it to stop eating and act erratically. They in...23 Jan, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
- ‘Brain worms from India?’: RFK Jr, Trump’s health czar, says condition linked to undercooked porkRobert F. Kennedy Jr., a 70-year-old environmental lawyer, has long been in the spotlight for his unorthodox health practices and adventuro...18 Nov, 2024, 06.12 PM IST
- Alien-like bizarre sea creature washed up on Oregon coast. Mysteries surrounding Pacific football fish unraveledOnly a few Pacific football fish have been recorded in New Zealand, Japan, Russia, Hawaii, Ecuador, Chile, and California and this is the f...22 May, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
- What is Ophidascaris robertsi? Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first — Causes and precautionsThe medical world is in awe following a groundbreaking revelation involving an Australian woman whose brain was found to host a live worm w...29 Aug, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
- Fish exposed to noise pollution likely to die early: StudyFish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease while prolonged exposure can lead to an early death, according to research publis...16 Sep, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
- Tosanoides obama to Baracktrema obamai, species that have been named after US PresidentHe's a fish, a spider and an extinct lizard. Before his admirers cry foul, these names have been given to the creatures to honour Obama.05 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- Meet Obama, a new coral-reef fish!New York, Dec 22 (IANS) After a trapdoor spider, a speckled freshwater darter (fish), a parasitic hairworm and an extinct lizard, outgoing ...22 Dec, 2016, 01.37 PM IST
- Eight controversial foods from around the worldMaggi is in the spotlight due to allegations of high lead content and (MSG). Here are some other food items that are controversial.09 Jun, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
- Fish can remember things for months: ScientistsAustralian scientists have claimed that fish can remember things for months, dismissing the myth that the aquatic animal have three-second ...16 Jan, 2010, 05.31 PM IST
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