Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien’s xenomorph

Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien’s xenomorph

The Antarctic scale worm has a retractable mouthpart consisting of sharp jaws it utilizes to tear victim into pieces. (Image credit: Smithsonian NMNH) Call: Antarctic scale worm (Eulagisca gigantea) Where…

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Drastic Antarctic sea ice loss could fuel extreme weather in years ahead

Drastic Antarctic sea ice loss could fuel extreme weather in years ahead

Heat loss from the Southern Ocean to the environment as an outcome of sea ice loss might add to stormier weather condition and modifications in ocean flow. (Image credit: Sergio…

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