Peering Into the Inner Workings of Evolution With Jellyfish Eyes
Some jellyfish have simple eyes; some have complex ones. Other jellyfish have no eyes at all. Indeed, recent research has shown jellyfish eyes in different…
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Caltech Researchers Read a Jellyfish’s Mind
The human brain has 100 billion neurons, making 100 trillion connections. Understanding the precise circuits of brain cells that orchestrate all of our day-to-day behaviors—such…
World’s Most Efficient Swimmer: Jellyfish Create a “Virtual Wall” to Enhance Performance
New research led by the University of South Florida has uncovered one of the reasons jellyfish have come to be known as the “world’s most…
Researchers Create Bionic Jellyfish That Swim Faster and More Efficiently
Researchers at Caltech and Stanford use microelectronics to enhance jellyfish swimming. Engineers at Caltech and Stanford University have developed a tiny prosthetic that enables jellyfish…
Scientists Reveal Cellular Mechanisms That Give Jellyfish Remarkable “Superpowers”
Jellyfish are animals that possess the unique ability to regenerate body parts. A team of Japanese scientists has now revealed the cellular mechanisms that give…
New Ultra-Soft Robotic Gripper Safely Catches Jellyfish [Video]
Providing a gentle grip on gelatinous creatures, a new ultra-soft underwater gripper safely catches and releases jellyfish without damage. Jellyfish are about 95% water, making…
Sea Anemones Adapt Their Venom to Accommodate Changing Prey and Sea Conditions
Many animals use venom to protect themselves from predators and to catch prey. Some, like jellyfish, have tentacles, while others, like bees and snakes use…
Jellyfish-Inspired Microchip Can Be Used to Capture Cancer Cells
Scientists have built a jellyfish-inspired microchip that can capture cancer and other rare cells in human blood. The scientists published their findings in the journal…
Medusoid, A Tissue-Engineered Jellyfish with the Ability to Swim
After thoroughly studying jellyfish propulsion, including the arrangement of their muscles, how their bodies contract and recoil, and how fluid-dynamic effects help or hinder their…
RoboJelly May Patrol Oceans, Clean Oil Spills and Detect Pollutants
Researchers are working on autonomous robot jellyfish that will conduct military surveillance, clean oil spills, and monitor the environment. The robotic creatures are called RoboJelly,…
New Study Questions the Claims of Worldwide Increased Jellyfish Blooms
New research from an international team of scientists challenges the claim that the world’s oceans are experiencing increases in jellyfish due to human activities such…
Jellyfish Bloom in Marine Ecologies As Ocean Health Declines
Last year, surfers were surprised at the amount of stinging moon jellyfish, some of which reached the size of bicycle wheels, which washed towards shore…
