Baby reef fishes swim for gold
Baby coral reef fishes can outpace all other baby fishes in the ocean, swimming around 15-40 body lengths per second......»»
"Humanity is failing": Official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing
The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef......»»
Australia tackles poor Great Barrier Reef water quality
Australia on Friday launched a multi-million dollar effort to stop pesticide runoff and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder......»»
The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper—and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It
With the possible exception of gold, no other metal has caused as much destruction as copper. In the coming years, we’ll need more of it than ever......»»
The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen
Industries want to harvest naturally occurring hydrogen as soon as possible, but scientists warn of unforeseen consequences......»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Rainfall may be a better predictor of sea turtle hatchling size than ambient temperature, research suggests
Baby sea turtles respond even more to fluctuating precipitation than to changes in air temperature during their development in the egg. The effects of precipitation differ depending on the species—or even the population......»»
New leak suggests fourth iPhone 16 Pro lineup color is more "dark gold" than "brown"
A new photo from frequent leaker Maijin Bu on X.com shows color samples purported to be from the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup. The report suggests that earlier photos of a brownish "desert titanium" option may be misleading.The iPhone 16 Pro line.....»»
A cute, cheap death trap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state
Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Kei cars are the antithesis of the big American SUV. Where EPA regulations effectively penalize.....»»
A cute, cheap deathtrap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state
Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Kei cars are the antithesis of the big American SUV. Where EPA regulations effectively penalize.....»»
Australian gold mining company hit with ransomware
Australian gold mining firm Evolution Mining has announced on Monday that it became aware on 8 August 2024 of a ransomware attack impacting its IT systems, and has been working with its external cyber forensic experts to investigate the incident. .....»»
Webb captures new image of gassy baby stars
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a phenomenon for the very first time. The bright red streaks at top left of this June 20, 2024, image are aligned protostar outflows—jets of gas from newborn stars that all slant in the same direction......»»
Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic "Seawool"
Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusk farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function—a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool"......»»
"Wake-up call to humanity": Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it"s been in 400 years
The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef......»»
How to watch the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
The men’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place today. The legendary Eliud Kipchoge seeks a record third consecutive gold in the event, but he’ll face stiff challenges from three-time Olympic gold medalist (in the 5,000.....»»
How to watch the women’s soccer Olympic finals: USA vs Brazil
Looking to secure gold for the first time in 12 years, the United States women’s national soccer team takes on Marta and Brazil in the 2024 Olympic final today at the Parc de Princes. This marks the first time these countries have met in women&.....»»
Huge gas fields under a coral reef—will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside"s Browse project?
For decades, Australia's largest independent oil and gas company, Woodside, has eyed off a prize: the largest known unconventional gas fields in the nation......»»
"Cry It Out" Sleep Training Won’t Hurt a Parent or Baby. Bad Sleep Will
Despite conflicting advice, letting your baby “cry it out” can help parents and babies alike.....»»
Baby Boomers Should Stand Up for New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan
By canceling congestion pricing for drivers in New York City, the governor of New York State will hurt many retirees, who need the mass transport investments the move promised.....»»
Love the Ocean? Thank a Shark
Sharks provide multiple benefits for ocean ecosystems: their declining numbers threaten habitats for baby fish.....»»
This Is How a Healthy Coral Reef Sounds—And Why It Matters
Coral reef soundscapes could help researchers assess their overall health......»»