The intriguing shapes and colors of sea creatures are turning up in gold and silver, diamonds and aquamarines. Ancient civilizations used the motif, too. By Melanie Abrams Reporting from London When ...

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Segmented hinges in the long, thin bones of fish fins are critical to the incredible mechanical properties of fins, and this design could inspire improved underwater propulsion systems, new robotic ...

There is a lot for us still to learn about the dangers microplastics pose to the environment and the health of living organisms, but one thing is clear, their presence is widespread and only becoming ...

Scientists have created fish-shaped robots to swim around and collect microplastics from the oceans' nooks and crannies. Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that can be harmful to marine animals ...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have found that the hydrodynamic environment of fish can shape their physical form and swimming style. The research, available on the Journal of ...