Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature'
Rare deep-sea goblin sharks have been captured on camera in their natural habitat for the first time.
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Scientists filmed rare goblin sharks in their natural habitat for the first time. The footage captured the elusive deep-sea predators and their protruding jaws.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Researchers have successfully filmed the elusive goblin shark alive in its own environment. The footage highlights the predator's unique physical characteristics, including a protruding jaw.
Coverage from BBC Science Focus, BBC Wildlife Magazine, and FOX Weather emphasizes the rarity of the sighting and the appearance of the deep-sea creatures. Live Science also reports on the event as part of a broader weekly scientific update.
Additional reports from Live Science indicate ongoing developments regarding California's seismic activity, physicists splitting photons, and China's efforts to 'tame nature'.
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Quick answers
What is notable about the goblin shark footage?
It is the first time these rare deep-sea sharks have been filmed in their natural habitat.
What physical feature of the shark is highlighted in the reports?
Coverage mentions the shark's grotesquely protruding jaw.
What other science news was mentioned by Live Science?
Live Science noted that California is close to a major quake, physicists have split a photon, and China has plans to 'tame nature'.
Coverage (6)
- Scientists Spot a Rare 'Living Fossil' Shark Alive for the First Time: 'We Never Thought We'd See One' People.com · 25d ago
- This (very ugly) shark has finally been caught on camera in its natural habitat BBC Science Focus Magazine · 25d ago
- Deep-Sea Creatures Look Graceful in New Underwater Footage x.com · 25d ago
- Deep-sea scientists just filmed an elusive predator with “grotesquely protruding jaw” alive for the first time BBC Wildlife Magazine · 25d ago
- See it: Rare deep-sea goblin sharks filmed in their natural habitat for the first time FOX Weather · 25d ago
- Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature' Live Science · 25d ago
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