Queen bumblebees can breathe underwater for several days. we discovered the way

A bumblebee submerged in a test tube.

In most bumblebee species, the queen spends the winter buried in a small cavity about the size of a grape. For six to nine months, they enter a deep sleep-like state called diapause, waiting for spring. As climate change intensifies rainfall in many regions, overwintering queen bees face an increased risk of unstable underground conditions, … Read more

Photographer takes first photo of adorable Ross seal swimming in Antarctica

Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf. The face and one flipper are clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photo of a Ross seal swimming underwater. |Photo credit: Justin Hoffman A photographer has captured the first ever photo of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hoffman has spent 16 seasons diving from expedition vessels as part of his role as an undersea specialist. During … Read more