Jellyfish: Jellyfish and sea jellies are the informal common names given to the medusa-phase of certain gelatinous members of the subphylum Medusozoa, a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. Jellyfish ...

The life of a jellyfish may seem like a real snooze, but until now biologists were never certain if the gelatinous blobs actually slept. Now it appears that at least one group of jellyfish needs its ...

Jellyfish are the oldest animals in the ocean—they’ve been swimming on our planet for more than half a billion years. But it is only recently that scientists have begun to understand these beautiful ...

Jellyfish are thought to pre-date the dinosaurs by millions of years. Thousands of jellyfish have been launched into space for experiments. Here are 12 things you probably didn't know about these ...

Good question! As climate change continues to affect the ocean, the number of jellyfish is expected to increase in some regions and decrease in others. Warmer waters often favor jellyfish growth, but ...

Climate change and human activity have impacts that ripple through all ecosystems. Their negative effects can lead to population imbalances across these various ecosystems. While populations of many ...

Jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures often associated with stings and beachside encounters, might seem an unlikely candidate for a nutritious meal. However, these fascinating creatures offer ...

University of Colorado Boulder Professor Nicole Xu is developing biohybrid robotic jellyfish by integrating tiny microelectronic systems into the live animals. Xu has about 15 to 20 moon jellyfish in ...

Philip Lamb receives funding from NERC EnvEast DTP & Cefas. People rarely enjoy meeting a jellyfish. On the beach they appear limp, amorphous, and blistered in the sun. In the water it’s often a brush ...

Jellyfish are nutrient-rich, boast a similar taste and texture profile to oysters, and if approved as a novel food, could help ease the burden of over-exploited fisheries, according to EU-backed ...