Dolphin cruises help Istanbul treasure its Bosphorus bottlenoses
As the first dolphin fin surfaced from the Bosphorus, a ripple of excitement went round passengers on a free boat ride to see one of Istanbul's most graceful sights......»»
Quake-prone Istanbul not at heightened risk: expert
Fears of another major earthquake have been rekindled in Istanbul since the February 6 disaster that hit Turkey and Syria, but a prominent Turkish seismologist has reassured the risk "hasn't increased"......»»
Turkey"s deadly quake renews alarm for Istanbul
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed tens of thousands across Turkey's southeast has reignited fears of an even more catastrophic death toll if a long-feared one hits Istanbul......»»
Trove of spices from around the world found on sunken fifteenth-century Norse ship
A pair of archaeologists with Lund University in Sweden has found "a treasure trove" of plants aboard a sunken 15th-century Norse ship. Mikael Larsson and Brendan Foley describe their findings in PLOS ONE......»»
Engineer discovers method to improve pharmaceuticals through dolphin research
In the body, crystals—made of things such as calcium or a collection of urine—form masses that can cause pain and serious health conditions. A University of Houston crystals expert, Jeffrey Rimer, Abraham E. Dukler Professor of Chemical Engineeri.....»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Symptoms of illness help pathogens spread among songbirds
It's "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson who is credited with coining the phrase "You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs." For us humans, it's now cliché. For pathogens, these are words to live by. Or, rather, spread by......»»
Up close and personal: Dolphin POV caught on camera while hunting tasty fish
Accompanying audio recorded dolphins squealing in victory when they captured prey. Enlarge / "I spy with my dolphin eye... something that looks like prey!" (credit: Ridgway et al., 2022, PLOS ONE/CC-BY 4.0) There's ra.....»»
Up close and personal: Dolphin POV caught on camera while hunting for tasty fish
Accompanying audio recorded dolphins squealing in victory when they captured prey. Enlarge / "I spy with my dolphin eye... something that looks like prey!" (credit: Ridgway et al., 2022, PLOS ONE/CC-BY 4.0) There's ra.....»»
Revealing intermolecular hydrogen bond"s important role in separation, purification of structurally similar compounds
Coal tar, once considered waste, has become a huge treasure trove because hundreds of compounds can be isolated from it. Most of these compounds tend to be aromatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic compounds......»»
New activity trackers for dolphin conservation
Just like a smartwatch can tell its wearer how many calories they consume during exercise, data from dolphin wearables can now be used to estimate how much energy dolphins use when they swim......»»
Prešeren dolphin could hold long-distance swimming record
A team of researchers, including experts from the University of St Andrews, have documented the longest recorded movement in an inshore bottlenose dolphin—an incredible journey of 2,053 km (approximately 1,276 miles)......»»
Mapping the middle ground: Balancing mining activities with survival of Utah"s rare plants
It can be easy to assume that the vast stretches of desert in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado are mostly barren landscapes—but in truth, the sagebrush-strewn Colorado Plateau is awash with treasure......»»
Marine researcher identifies new bottlenose dolphin subspecies
A marine researcher at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has identified a new bottlenose dolphin subspecies found only in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. "While there is a common belief that all.....»»
Product showcase: Searchable encryption in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch with IronCore Labs
When it comes to sensitive data, search services are the ultimate treasure trove for hackers. Why slowly sift through information when a search service has indexed it all for you? Mistakes are inevitable and cloud misconfigurations are the number one.....»»
Gold Rush treasures from 1857 shipwreck up for Reno auction
Since the recovery of sunken treasure began decades ago from an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of South Carolina, tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold......»»
How to evolve Finizen into Palafin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
What does every Pokémon need? That's right — a superhero dolphin. Here's how to evolve your Finizen into a Palafin and save Paldea by using Union Circle......»»
"Where are the mackerel?" Alarm as Bosphorus fish stocks crash
Despondent Sunday anglers watch crestfallen as a trawler winches an enormous net out of the waters of the Bosphorus......»»
God of War Ragnarok: How to find the Giant’s Toes treasure
Vanaheim is one of the larger realms, so finding this spot isn't as easy as some others. Here's how to find the Giant's Toes treasure in God of War Ragnarok......»»
VPN usage soars in Turkey after Istanbul blast
VPN usage soars in Turkey after Istanbul blast.....»»
This nearby dwarf galaxy has been a loner for almost the entire age of the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope Early Release Science (ERS) program—first released on July 12th, 2022—has proven to be a treasure trove of scientific finds and breakthroughs. Among the many areas of research it is enabling, there's the study of re.....»»