TEDs are escape hatches in fishing nets that allow turtles to swim free while retaining the shrimp catch. “The device reduces turtle capture by 97% while only reducing prawn catch by 2%,” said ...

Rednose shrimp are often sold for freshwater aquaria. Werner Klotz explains why this isn't such a good idea. Caridina gracilirostris is a small atyid shrimp widespread in the Indo-Pacific region from ...

Swimbladders allow fish to travel up and down in the water, but how do they work? Rupert Collins explains. Fish occupy a three-dimensional space, so movement up and down the water column needs to be ...

Swimming may not merely be a good alternative, but a more efficient one. Swimming uses all your muscles, thus ensuring a full-body workout. Even a leisurely swim can burn upwards of 400 calories ...

Unlike in British politics, parties in the US do not have a permanent figurehead, so every four years, potential candidates throw their hat into the ring. Those vying for the candidacy take part ...