Sam Aurélio
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Preserving the Past, Unlocking the Future: Inside the Wet Specimen Collection at the Field Museum
1. The Library of Life: A Unique Preservation Method Imagine a library where books aren't bound paper but rather jars filled with species preserved in fluid. This is precisely how the Field Museum curates its wet specimen collection—each jar akin to a chapter in the ongoing story of Earth's biodiversity. These specimens aren't just curiosities; they serve as tangible records of species morphology, behavior, and in some cases, their very DNA.
By Sam Aurélio3 days ago in Earth
Exploring the Depths: Unveiling the Mysteries of Deep Sea Creatures
1. The Five Deeps Expedition: Discovering Alien Worlds In 2019, the Five Deeps Expedition marked a historic milestone in deep-sea exploration. Led by deep-sea pioneer Victor Vescovo, the expedition aimed to reach the deepest points of the world's five oceans, including the Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic and the Java Trench in the Indian Ocean. Using the revolutionary deep submergence vehicle "Limiting Factor," the team descended to unprecedented depths, uncovering a wealth of new species and geological formations.
By Sam Aurélio3 days ago in Earth
The Most Incredible Scientific Discoveries of the Last Decade
1. Pluto's Surprising Secrets In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, marking a shift in our solar system's planetary hierarchy. However, its demotion did not diminish its allure. The launch of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft in 2006 set the stage for an unprecedented journey to the edge of our solar system. Arriving at Pluto in 2015, New Horizons unveiled a world far more dynamic than anticipated. Instead of a barren, frozen sphere, Pluto revealed moving glaciers, floating ice mountains, and even a vast frozen sea of solid nitrogen. These discoveries reshaped our understanding of distant celestial bodies and sparked new questions about the nature of dwarf planets.
By Sam Aurélio3 days ago in Earth
Sea Creatures That Can Ruin Your Trip
The Pacific Lamprey: An Underwater Vampire Deep in the ocean lurks a creature that would make Dracula proud: the Pacific Lamprey. This eel-like parasite has been around since before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Lacking bones and a jaw, it still manages to hunt effectively. With a sucker mouth surrounded by teeth, it latches onto prey and sips their body fluids like an underwater vampire.
By Sam Aurélio3 days ago in Earth