Scientists Confirm How Japanese Eels Escape a Predator Fish's Stomach After Being Eaten

Stock image of a wild eel.Photo:izumi yokoduka/Getty izumi yokoduka/Getty A study published on Monday, Sept. 9, in the journalCurrent Biologyhas found that, while the Japanese eel (or Anguilla japonica) might be prey to dark sleeper fish (Odontobutis obscura), the circle of life doesn’t have to end there for the snake-like creatures thanks to a unique escape plan. According to the study titled “How Japanese eels escape from the stomach of a predatory fish,” researchers used a few eels, x-ray footage, and a predator fish to determine the impressive way eels avoid getting eaten.

Scientists Reveal ‘Disgusting’ Truth Behind Mysterious Balls That Shut Down Beaches in Australia

Workers in hazmat suits cleaning up mysterious tar balls found in Sydney, Australia beaches.Photo:Brook Mitchell/Getty Brook Mitchell/Getty The composition of themysterious ballsthat washed up on the shores of Australia last month has been revealed — and scientists say the truth is “much more disgusting” than they initially thought. Starting mid-October, thousands of sticky blobs the size of golf balls were discovered on Sydney’s Bondi Beach and other shores,NBC Newsreported. As a result, eight beaches were closed for several days as authorities cleaned up, according to theBBC.

Scissor Sisters Reflect on Being Called a 'Gay Band': 'It Was Rooted in Homophobia'

Scissor Sisters in Cologne, Germany in June 2010.Photo:Peter Wafzig/Getty Peter Wafzig/Getty TheScissor Sisterswant to set the record straight on how they’ve been labeled. Although the band was formed in the gay nightlife scene of New York and their name is derived from a lesbian sex act, the Scissor Sisters — which features three gay members — felt limited in being called a “gay band” in the early 2000s. In anew interview withNME, frontmanJason “Jake Shears” Sellardssaid, “I was looking at our straight counterparts, and, like, I had a bit of resentment that we sort of had this extra label that made it easier for some [people] to dismiss us.

Score Baking Supplies from Le Creuset, Cuisinart, Pyrex, and More for Up to 72% Off

Photo:Amazon; Target (2); Wayfair Amazon; Target (2); Wayfair With fall in full swing, I’m refreshing mycold-weather wardrobeand filling my home with the aroma of freshly baked desserts. If you plan on whipping up pies, cookies, and more this season, you’ll need the right supplies — and it’s a great time to shop for them. We found kitchen essentials, including hand mixers, cookie cutters, measuring cups, and baking sheets, on sale ahead of holiday baking season from popular home brands like Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and Pyrex, and our finds are up to 72 percent off.

Score Funko Pop Advent Calendars for Different Pop Culture Fans — Disney,Stranger Things,The Office, and More

Photo:Amazon (4)It might still be a bit too early to do most of your holiday shopping, but it’s the perfect time to buy this year’sadvent calendars.Funko Pop dropped a lineup of 2024advent calendars at Amazon, so you can grab one ahead of December 1. The brand has a set for fans of all the major pop culture players, whether your giftee likes Disney or Pixar,Star Wars,Harry Potter, and more. Each advent calendar includes 24 mini Funko Pop figures to be opened once a day in the leadup to Christmas.