Sharks
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Dracopristis hoffmanorum: ‘Godzilla’ shark discovered in New Mexico gets formal name
•The formal naming announcement followed seven years of excavation, preservation and study.
Baby sharks grow faster but smaller in warming oceans, struggle to survive, study claims
•The sharks are growing very fast, but to an ultimately smaller size, which is a problem for survival, say experts.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Researchers look hopefully at Llamas' antibodies to give us a COVID-19 vaccine
•Llamas’ antibodies are also easily manipulated and can be fused with other antibodies, including human's, and remain stable.
Thailand's tourist drought leaves space for shy sea mammal, 30-strong herd of dugongs spotted off Libong island
•Human intrusion and marine pollution have made dugong sightings in southern Thailand rare in recent years.
Testing a shark's vertebrae for carbon-14 levels, found in atomic bombs, scientists can calculate its age
•Researchers tested carbon-14 levels in dead whale sharks and the oldest one, stored in Pakistan, had lived for 50 years.
Wildlife discovered in 2019: From leaf like lizards, venomous vipers to human sized leaves
Mongabay India •Discoveries of new species is the outcome of perseverance, years of fieldwork & long periods of looking at museum records.
New species of hardy crustacean discovered living in mouths of whale sharks
•The species is known for its hardy ability to live in environments ranging from high mountains to the deep sea.
Protection for over a dozen shark species proposed by CITES, hit by opposition
•The Pew Trust estimates that 63 to 273 million sharks are killed every year, to feed the shark fin trade.
Sharks can heal themselves, resist mutations in their genes thanks to evolution
•It could give scientists clues about how to combat cancer & age-related diseases that come from genetic mutations.
Podcast roundup: From Wolverine to Dressed and Library Talks, here's our pick of the best this week
Harsh •When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts. From fiction, food, consciousness to Tim Gunn and Jaws— these podcasts cover it all.