“Barbie Pig” “Alien” creature found at the bottom of the ocean – Russia today Posting in CHAT: Russia Pink guinea pigs, sea fish and transparent unukukuma cucumber - these are the results of a recent expedition of scientists to the Pacific Ocean area located between Hawaii and California. This region, called Clarion-Clipperton, is rich in biodiversity. Its fauna is of particular interest to science. Fold your legs into sausage toes. The expedition, led by Dr Adrian Glover of the Natural History Museum in London, is reported by IFL Science. Marine biologists have discovered several new species of deep-sea creatures on the ocean floor. Particular attention was drawn to a wonderful creature that looked like an alien. It was pale pink in color (its brethren were white) and had stilted legs with sausage-shaped toes. The animal moves them along the bottom, looking for food among the silt. Scientists explained that these are plantains from the genus of deep-sea sea cucumbers. It is also called a "porpoise", although this phrase is usually used to describe other animals in the marine mammal family. Representatives of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute explain that scotoplanes live at a depth of 1-6 thousand meters. They are found on the bottom plains of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, and some related species are also found in Antarctica. These unusual creatures feed on decaying organic matter, extracting it from bottom sediments. They have been observed to favor food that has just fallen to the bottom, and schools of them have previously been spotted over whale carcasses. The specimen discovered by scientists was jokingly called “Barbie Pig.” Firstly, because of its pink color, and secondly, because some members of the research group watched the movie “Barbie” on the plane en route to Costa Rica. In addition, British scientists told IFL Science about a transparent “non-cucumber” cucumber and a tentacle fish, which they noticed in the depths of the ocean. It is unclear whether the creatures discovered in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone are species new to science. Perhaps it was simply not possible to see them well before - this is the first time photographs of such high resolution have been obtained. "We can imagine that many of these species will be new to scientists," said marine biologist Regen Drennan. “They have been observed from time to time during seafloor surveys, but have not been formally described or studied due to a lack of specimens.” The body on the surface will turn to jelly. The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a unique region in the Pacific Ocean. It does not belong to anyone, but contains a huge amount of rare metals: cobalt, nickel and manganese. First of all, this aroused interest in the zone. Scientists are selected there to conduct research on mining. But this is precisely what frightens biologists: if large-scale mining begins, the local fauna will be in danger of extinction, so they will not even have time to study it properly. Although the International Seabed Authority (the name of the intergovernmental organization that monitors activities in deep sea areas beyond national jurisdiction) has limited metal mining in the region, many contracts have already been signed. The deep-sea Clarion-Clipperton Plain is located between California and the Hawaiian Islands, its depth is approximately 4 thousand meters. Almost no light penetrates there, and the water temperature is only slightly above 0 ℃. Previous studies of this zone have estimated that about 6 thousand species of animals live here, and about 90% of them have not been previously studied. Many of them are endemic, meaning they are not common in other places. So, in 2016, oceanologists discovered 12 specimens of living creatures there, seven of them were unknown to science, and two represented not just a new species, but a new genus or even family. According to scientists, the rich biodiversity of this region is associated precisely with deposits of metals - mainly manganese. As for Scotoplanesa, which so impressed the expedition of British scientists, it is said to belong to the genus of deep-sea holothurians, and they are quite common on the bottom of the World Ocean. Another thing is that it is unclear whether this is a new species or an already known one. Sea cucumbers' tendency to hide in the abyss makes them difficult to study. If you remove such a creature from its natural habitat by raising it to the surface, its body will simply turn into jelly due to the pressure difference. Therefore, researchers still do not have answers to many questions about these creatures. Therefore, it is unclear how long they live. And when did they appear on Earth? The most terrible monsters of the deep sea The most terrible monsters of the deep sea Source link Source link
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Barbie doll turns 65 – Russia today Posting in CHAT: Russia On March 9, the world-famous Barbie doll turned 65 years old, Belgian TV channel RTBF reports. Once upon a time, in 1959, it was a doll that cost $3, and in 2023, it was made into a film that broke many records and became the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros. history. The popularity of the doll, which has “lived” for more than half a century, is only growing over time. Currently, 100 dolls are sold worldwide every minute. The turnover of Mattel, the company that released Barbie, reached $473 million in the last quarter of 2023 alone. Author: Barbie Ruth Handler. She decided to create a doll in the image of a beautiful adult woman. According to Ruth, the girls could invent different roles for the doll, referring to situations from the lives of adults. Ruth Handler named the doll Barbie after her daughter Barbara. Since the doll's appearance, many images of it have been published - a black woman, a Japanese woman, a girl on a bicycle and others. In addition, to please children, parents are offered to buy various accessories - clothes, shoes, jewelry, houses, dishes, furniture, etc. Barbie even found a husband, Ken. Source link Source link
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An Italian woman spent $100,000 to look like a real Barbie doll. Posting in CHAT: Russia The Italian model known as the "Sweet Barbie Doll" has admitted to spending more than £82,400 ($100,000) on plastic surgery - and she's not done yet. Ashley Kimberly Chloe Skonhet constantly turns heads with her stunning curves. The 27-year-old actress has undergone three breast augmentations, two nose jobs, a Brazilian butt lift, lip fillers, cheek fillers, Botox and numerous other procedures. However, she now intends to have her ribs removed to achieve an “ultra-thin waist.” Ashley, who got her first slacking job on her 18th birthday, said: “I hated my flat chest as a child. This procedure gave me confidence and gave me an extra push into the world of glamor modeling and fame as a content creator. “Over the years, I have undergone several more transformative procedures, but my plastic surgery journey is far from over.” Ashley, who currently has 1,800cc breast implants, is considering a fourth breast surgery, which would require even larger 2,500cc implants. But that's not all - she's also considering having her ribs removed to slim down her waist and improve her butt. Ribs removal surgery is a complex procedure due to the proximity of the ribs to vital organs. Improper disposal may pose a significant risk of organ damage. But Ashley insists she is well aware of the risks involved. Ashley is also considering having another BBL procedure to further enhance her bum and double her breast size. “Although I am happy with the results of my first BBL surgery and my last three breast implant surgeries, I want my butt and breasts to be even bigger,” she said. In addition to plastic surgery, Ashley follows a strict diet and exercise regimen. She further explained that she eats a balanced diet and exercises four times a week. Source link Source link