24 Eyebrow-Arching Scientific Experiments That Were Actually Carried Out

In 2020, a group of biologists succeeded in sequencing the genetic material of the illusive giant squid. Our fingers are crossed, but they’re now going to compare the giant squid’s DNA to that of its much smaller relatives, which will hopefully reveal information about its lifecycle, what and how it is so large in comparison to other crustacean and how it has adjusted to its dark, deep habitat. 

Considering that the mysterious squid was only caught on camera three times in the last 14 years, that’s a piece of wealthy information. As are the other discoveries below…