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......»»
‘Cocaine sharks’ could be chomping on drugs dumped off the coast of Florida
We’ve seen Sharknado and we’ve seen the Cocaine Bear, but now it looks like we may be gearing up for an insane sequel: cocaine sharks. … The post ‘Cocaine sharks’ could be chomping on drugs dumped off the coast of Florida appear.....»»
New research examines contamination in gulf coast waters
A University of Southern Mississippi (USM) graduate and one of her former professors have collaborated on a project they hope will change the way researchers look at contamination along the Mississippi Gulf Coast......»»
Two-faced star exposed: Unusual white dwarf with a hydrogen side and a helium side
In a first for white dwarfs, the burnt-out cores of dead stars, astronomers have discovered that at least one member of this cosmic family is two faced. One side of the white dwarf is composed of hydrogen, while the other is made up of helium......»»
Bumblebee research sparks rapid industry change
A Cornell study that revealed commercial eastern common bumblebee hives pose a threat to their wild counterparts has led one major pollination company to quickly adapt the bumblebee hive boxes they ship to growers......»»
"It"s horrible": Spain sweats through day 2 of heatwave
Spain issued "extreme" danger alerts over scorching temperatures in three regions Tuesday as firefighters said a blaze that had raged for days in the Canary Islands had almost burnt itself out......»»
Brazilian coast is warmer and is having more frequent extreme temperature events, study shows
The Brazilian coast, especially in the South and Southeast regions, is already suffering from the impact of climate change, with increasingly extreme surface air temperatures and more frequent swings from heat to cold and back. This is one of the res.....»»
Oregon"s Cannon Beach reopens after cougar sighting on iconic coastal rock led to closure
A cougar that climbed onto a towering rock off the coast of northwest Oregon over the weekend—probably in search of feathered prey—has abandoned the craggy formation, allowing for the popular Cannon Beach to reopen to visitors Monday......»»
Mystery object that washed up on the Australian coast could be space junk, officials say
Authorities were investigating on Tuesday whether a cylindrical object about the size of a small car that washed up on a remote Australian beach is space junk from a foreign rocket......»»
Research reveals processes that sculpt submarine canyons
Deep below Monterey Bay lies one of the largest submarine canyons on the west coast of North America. Monterey Canyon has a topography that rivals the Grand Canyon, but its scale and grandeur remain out of sight beneath the waves. Repeated efforts at.....»»
Newark car carrier fire kills 2 firefighters, reports say
Two firefighters have died and several more have been injured while battling a fire on a cargo ship carrying cars in Newark, N.J., according to several news reports......»»
Diving into history: Newspapers offer historical perspectives on Brazil"s marine biodiversity
Humans have depended on marine ecosystems as a source of food and livelihood for thousands of years along the Brazilian coast. Over the past few decades, increased fishing demands, cycles of profit-driven subsidy programs, and weak governance models.....»»
Colombian researchers unveil rare footage of nursing humpback
A trail of milk disperses in the depths of the Pacific off Colombia's coast as a whale calf breaks away after nursing on its mother in rare footage scientists hope will contribute to humpback conservation......»»
USB-C AirPods Pro 2 may test your hearing too
Apple's next version of the AirPods Pro equipped with USB-C will ship this fall, a report claims, and it may even help users discover hearing problems too.An AirPods Pro caseApple is rumored to be working on an updated version of the AirPods Pro that.....»»
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board......»»
US public wants climate change dealt with, but doesn’t like the options
People want both action and to keep using fossil fuels. Enlarge / The East Coast has gotten the chance to experience something that's become disturbingly familiar out west. (credit: Bloomberg Creative) After rejoining t.....»»
Stronger winds shift water from the Labrador Current eastward, with dire consequences for marine ecosystems
Changes to the flow of the Labrador Current along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia are leading to sudden warmings or drops in the oxygen levels of the waters in several regions including the St. Lawrence Gulf and Estuary. This ch.....»»
What iOS 17 features you aren"t going to get at launch
In the fall, iOS 17 will launch with hundreds of features, changes, and enhancements — but some will be missing. Here's what won't ship on time.iOS 17In recent years Apple has been working hard to improve its software releases. As of late, there's.....»»
Was that actually a tsunami that hit Florida? Yes, but not the kind you think
An unexpected culprit toppled beach chairs along the sand at normally calm Clearwater Beach, Florida, last Wednesday. West Coast surfers might snicker at the cause, but the National Weather Service confirms the rare 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave was caused.....»»
Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka"s battle with plastic pollution
Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution laws, but skeptical conservationists warn past bans were repeatedly ignored......»»
SpaceX making more than 1,000 changes to next Starship rocket
"Hot staging" and engine upgrade to debut on SpaceX's next Starship test flight. Enlarge / The upper stage for SpaceX's next Starship test fight, named Ship 25, undergoes testing earlier this month in Texas. (credit: SpaceX).....»»