Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Jellyfish have repeatedly riddled the world of marine ...

Unlike fish, jellyfish lack bones and possess a sole rudimentary nerve net, yet they can travel considerable distances with minimal energy expenditure. A jellyfish's seemingly effortless glide through ...

Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth, found in all the world's oceans and serve as valuable model systems for biological research. Microbiologists at Kiel University (CAU) have now shown ...