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If you've been to a beach, you understand this Summer health hazard: jellyfish. These critters come in all shapes and sizes, and are found in every part of every ocean, from close to the surface to deep sea waters. Why does a sting hurt so much? A jellyfish sting comes from its tentacles, which carry venom — though only certain kinds of jellyfish will cause a reaction in humans. Tiny stinging Read more
If you've ever wondered how some jellyfish glow green, you're not alone. Three researchers from across the country – Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie, and Roger Tsien – teamed up to discover ways to produce the protein unique to Crystal Jellyfish – called GFP – to help aid in medical research. The discovery was so important that it earned them the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. How would this Read more
For a lot of people, Memorial Day is all about heading to the beach for some relaxation in the sun. So I want to know... Source and Source Sunburn or Jellyfish Sting: Which is Worse? Getting a horrible sunburn? Getting stung by a jellyfish? Read more
In honor of Earth Day, Anthropologie is channeling the beauty of jellyfish, octopi, sea stars, and other ocean creatures to create dream-like depictions of sea life. With coral reefs housing a variety of ocean creatures, it's alarming to think about their dooming fate. Did you know that 60 percent of coral reefs are estimated to either vanish or suffer major damage over the next 30 years? In an Read more
You may want to call her the mother of reinvention. In the public eye since she was a teenager starring her dad's hit teenage soap opera, Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori Spelling has more recently been known as an innkeeper, a reality star, a best-selling author, a boutique owner, and a jewelry designer. But the role that's giving her the most attention these days is mom. Currently pregnant with her Read more
Otherworldly is the best way to describe Sarah Burton's Spring 2012 collection for Alexander McQueen. She referenced the Greek goddess Gaia, who in mythology gave birth to the gods of sea. The oceanic theme arose via undulating ruffles and pearl and coral-crusted embellishments that looked like barnacles. But first, the impeccable tailoring; first with a series of skirt suits, belted high and Read more
To help curious lovers celebrate Valentine's Day, the California Academy of Sciences museum in San Francisco turned its weekly Wine and Dine event into an evening about sex and science this past Sunday. The night included an hour-long tour about the sex lives of the Academy's most amorous animals, followed by a delicious three-course dinner at the museum's restaurant The Moss Room. I was invited Read more
Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin were back on the beach in Thailand today. The couple enjoyed their vacation with bikini and shirtless time in the sand on Wednesday, but their relaxing getaway hasn't been without incident. Vlad was apparently stung by a jellyfish during a swim in the sea, though that didn't stop him from getting back in the water during their latest tropical trip. Read more
Summer fun comes with its fair share of not-so-fun side effects, from sunburns to bug bites to jellyfish stings. Summer also feels particularly rife with warnings about what not to do, so can you spot the factual health hazards from the fictional? Take the Quiz Read more
