All articles tagged with #worm
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nature
A deep-sea worm, Paralvinella hessleri, is the first known animal to produce orpiment, a toxic yellow pigment historically used by artists, by accumulating arsenic particles that react with sulfide in hydrothermal vent environments to form a microscopic armor, offering protection in its extreme habitat.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Register
NASA's iconic "meatball" logo, introduced in 1959, celebrates its 65th anniversary despite attempts to replace it with the "worm" logo in 1975. The meatball, featuring a blue circle with stars, the word "NASA," and a red chevron, remains closely associated with the agency, while the simpler worm logo, introduced to mark the end of the Apollo era, has also made a comeback in recent years. Both logos are now used within NASA, reflecting different eras of the agency's history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
Scientists have discovered a new species of rosy-colored deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, near a methane seep off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The worm, resembling a living magic carpet, was first spotted in 2009 and formally classified in 2019. With feather-like appendages and blind eyes, it lives in total darkness at depths of 3,280 feet. The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the deep sea, with the team planning further expeditions to explore methane seeps off the coasts of Alaska and Chile.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A TikTok user's video of a live worm found inside a pack of salmon at Costco has gone viral, garnering over 2 million views. While some commenters mentioned that worms are common in fish, others expressed concern about the price of the salmon. The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control has reported that 75% of wild Pacific salmon are infected with anisakid nematodes, a type of parasite found in fish. Thorough cooking or freezing can kill these parasites, but ingesting them in their live state can lead to infections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of nematode worm that survived being frozen in Siberian permafrost for 46,000 years. The worm entered a dormant state known as cryptobiosis, during which it didn't eat and lacked a metabolism. This finding is significant because it reveals the ability of certain organisms to adapt and survive in extreme environments. The research could provide insights into genetic adaptations that help animals cope with climate change and protect endangered species.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Hackers are infecting players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with a self-spreading malware that appears to be a worm, according to analyses of the malware. The malware spreads automatically in online lobbies, indicating that the hackers have exploited bugs in the game. Activision has acknowledged the issue and taken the multiplayer for the game offline while investigating. The motive behind the malware is unclear, but it highlights the ongoing threat of hackers targeting online gaming communities.