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Burnt-out ship "going down" off Sri Lanka coast

A burnt-out container ship that has already caused Sri Lanka's worst maritime environmental disaster was sinking Wednesday with several hundred tonnes of oil still in its fuel tanks, the navy said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 2nd, 2021

Total solar eclipse 2024: The moon"s moment in the sun

On April 8, 2024, much of North America will experience a solar eclipse: a cosmic alignment of sun, moon, and Earth, in that order. The moon's shadow path will make landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, cross the United States from Texas to Maine, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Massive whale slowly dies off Florida coast as helpless beachgoers watch, photos show

A tragedy played out along Florida's Gulf Coast during spring break as a stranded 44-foot whale slowly died while stuck in the surf......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

SpaceX knocks out Canaveral launch during busy week with Crew-7 return, possible Starship launch

SpaceX sent up another batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday night from the Space Coast while prepping for the return of Crew-7 from the International Space Station and the potential third test flight of the Starship and Super Heavy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Astra Space goes private as it recovers from Space Coast launch failures

The value of publicly traded Astra Space has been falling since it shelved a rocket design that only went for 2 for 7 on launches, including two highly visible failures from the Space Coast. Now the company is going private......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

A trip to the coast, a dip in the pool, and a snow-chilled drink: How ancient Romans kept cool in summer

The dog days of summer are upon us. Or so the ancient Romans named the dies caniculares that followed the rise of the "dog star" Sirius which the ancients believed to signal the oncoming sweltering heat and drought of summer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

No recoverable oil is left in the water from sheen off Southern California coast, officials say

No recoverable oil remains in the water after a sheen was reported off the Southern California coast, but the cause remains unclear, officials said Saturday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

The Southern Ocean upwelling is a mecca for whales and tuna that"s worth celebrating and protecting

The Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System is an upward current of water over vast distances along Australia's southern coast. It brings nutrients from deeper waters to the surface. This nutrient-rich water supports a rich ecosystem that.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Earth"s earliest forest revealed in Somerset fossils

Scientists have discovered remnants of the Earth's oldest fossil forest on the north coast of Devon and Somerset in the U.K. The trees, which are about 390 million years old, are thought to have grown as part of an extensive forest covering the east.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Curiosity reigns at SpaceX Starship environmental impact meeting on Space Coast

If SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy ever finds a home on the Space Coast, what would be the most powerful orbital rocket to ever launch from here is going to have an environmental impact......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Here"s what conservationists say is likely causing the mysterious whale deaths along East Coast

While three whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches in three days is unusual, it is likely indicative of a long-term trend seen along the East Coast......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

New deep-sea worm discovered at methane seep off Costa Rica

Greg Rouse, a marine biologist at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and other researchers have discovered a new species of deep-sea worm living near a methane seep some 50 kilometers (30 miles) off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. R.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

First baby right whale of season dies from injuries caused by ship collision

The first confirmed baby right whale of the year has been found dead from a collision with a ship, a devastating blow for the vanishing species......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Yemen faces "environmental disaster" as sunken ship threatens Red Sea

The sinking of a bulk carrier off Yemen after a Huthi missile attack poses grave environmental risks as thousands of tonnes of fertilizer threaten to spill into the Red Sea, officials and experts warn......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

VW faces lawsuits over claim Porsche EV battery sparked ship fire

The Felicity Ace caught fire near the Azores archipelago two years ago with 3,965 VW Group vehicles onboard......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Fewer fish, worse health: The climate effect

Over the next 25 years, reduced intake of marine food resources due to climate change will likely have a negative impact on the cardiovascular health of First Nations on Canada's Pacific coast, a new study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Tesla aims to ship new Roadster next year, Elon Musk says

Musk said in a post on X that the Roadster's production design will be completed and unveiled by the end of this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Review: Coast Runner Desktop CNC Mill

We got to check out this unassuming little machine. the coast runner really has guts and the price isn't too bad either. The post Review: Coast Runner Desktop CNC Mill appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

The Ford F-150 Lightning’s latest headache? A stop-ship order

The quality problem does not appear to affect EVs already at dealerships. Enlarge / On February 9, Ford suspended shipments of model-year 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks to dealerships. (credit: Ford) Ford ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is unsurprisingly expensive to produce

The Apple Vision Pro is a costly item for Apple to manufacture, with nearly half of its $3,499 price tag covering its expensive components.Apple Vision ProCompared to other headsets on the market, the Apple Vision Pro offers high performance and ship.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels

A cargo ship abandoned in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by Yemeni rebels is taking on water and has left a huge oil slick, in an environmental disaster that US Central Command said Friday could get worse......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024