Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges ...

A sea turtle’s shell is living bone fused directly to its spine and ribs. It is not a detachable shield or an external case, ...

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — ...

Europa’s subsurface ocean might be getting fed after all. Scientists found that salty, nutrient-rich surface ice can become ...

Shellfish are extremely important to various ocean ecosystems globally, yet they are some of the most overlooked species. One example is the Atlantic giant cockle, which feeds on plankton, helping to ...

Seashells are abundant along coastlines, originating from mollusks that construct exoskeletons for protection. Comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, these shells possess enduring qualities that make ...

Discover what’s inside a turtle shell, living bone fused to spine and ribs, packed with organs, muscles, and nerves that ...

The Princess of Wales offered a moment of gentle connection during a visit to a trauma therapy centre in Bradford, ...

Kate met children at the Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford.

"Most excitingly, this new idea addresses one of the longstanding habitability problems on Europa and is a good sign for the ...

Feel the calm of the sea 🌊 with this handmade shell candle! Made with soy wax, tiny sea details, and cozy asmr sounds to relax your mind. Watch the magic unfold 🐚✨ #diy #candlemaking #candle #asmr # ...

Seashells tend to appear quietly. After the tide pulls back, they are just there, mixed into the sand, sometimes whole, ...