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Scientists discovered the 1-foot-long animal while aboard a submersible several miles deep in the Pacific Ocean. Take a look.

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

Coast Guard delayed the ship’s departure due to its overall condition, oily residue and a potentially compromised tank in its ...

Chinese scientists have deployed several prototype detectors to locate neutrinos in the South China Sea, the Institute of ...

The Dark Side of the Ocean: New Giant Sea Bug Species Named After Darth Vader Jan. 14, 2025 — A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam ... the most famous Sith Lord of Star Wars.

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found off the coast of Vietnam. Its menacing face and its resemblance to the ...

The head of Bathynomus vaderi resembles the helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars. Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ...

But what exactly differentiates a sea from an ocean? While size is probably the most distinguishing feature, in that oceans are much larger than seas, there are several other differences that ...

Researchers hope to revive the population of sunflower sea stars in an effort to support kelp forests along the California ...

Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.