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Scientists have finally identified the mysterious golden orb discovered two miles underwater off Alaska in 2023. It turned out to be part of a giant sea anemone, solving a puzzle that required DNA sequencing and expertise from multiple research teams.
A glowing golden sphere discovered two miles beneath Alaska's ocean surface puzzled researchers for months. DNA testing just revealed it's the remnants of a rare deep-sea anemone that can grow tentacles seven feet long.
Marine researchers found more than 110 new species during a deep-sea expedition in Australia's largest marine protected area, with the count expected to exceed 200. The discoveries include ghost sharks, stingrays, sea anemones, and dozens of other creatures never before documented by science.
Scientists discovered that ancient jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA damage while they sleep, pushing the origins of sleep back over 600 million years. The finding suggests sleep evolved not for dreams or memories, but as essential cellular maintenance.
Scientists discovered that jellyfish and sea anemones sleep about eight hours daily, proving sleep existed before brains evolved. The breakthrough reveals why all animals need rest: to repair damaged DNA in their cells.