Plastic is blowing in the wind
As the plastic in our oceans breaks up into smaller and smaller bits without breaking down chemically, the resulting microplastics are becoming a serious ecological problem. A new study at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals a troubling aspect.....»»
Wind and wave observations reveal the seasonal variations in wave-induced stress over global ocean
Recently, a study by Ph.D. student Jing Ren from Ocean University of China and Associate Prof. Sheng Chen and Prof. Fangli Qiao from First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources was published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Hubble tracks Jupiter"s stormy weather
The largest and nearest of the giant outer planets, Jupiter's colorful clouds present an ever-changing kaleidoscope of shapes and colors. This is a planet where there is always stormy weather: cyclones, anticyclones, wind shear, and the largest storm.....»»
Vroom reports Q4 net loss of $141 million amid used e-commerce wind down
In addition to reporting earnings, Vroom said it expects the wind down of its used-car e-commerce operations to be mostly completed by the end of March......»»
Polar plastic: 97% of sampled Antarctic seabirds found to have ingested microplastics
Anthropogenic plastic pollution is often experienced through evocative images of marine animals caught in floating debris, yet its reach is far more expansive. The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are increasingly experiencing the impacts o.....»»
Opinion: Lagos bans single-use plastics—why I think Nigeria should have taxed them instead
Waste pollution is a huge problem in Nigeria, with serious impacts on the environment. In response, the Lagos state government has banned styrofoam (a type of plastic widely used as food containers) and other single-use products......»»
What should we do with aging marine structures?
Marine artificial structures (MAS), such as oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms, have a finite operational period and will eventually need to be decommissioned......»»
You didn"t see it coming: New research shows turbulent flows can be caused by minute triggers
We experience turbulence every day: a gust of wind, water gushing down a river, or mid-flight bumps on an airplane......»»
Scientists propose new theory that explains sand ripples on Mars and on Earth
Sand ripples are fascinating. They are symmetrical, yet wind, which causes them, is very much not. Furthermore, they can be found on Mars and on Earth. It would be even more fascinating if the same effect found on Mars could be found here on Earth as.....»»
Halloween toy among plastics swallowed by sea turtles
A Halloween toy was among hundreds of plastic items found in the guts of dead sea turtles in the Mediterranean, a new study reveals......»»
Best Buy slashes Apple"s MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD to $1,299
Best Buy has issued a steeper price cut on Apple's loaded 13-inch MacBook Pro, now $1,299 for My Best Buy Plus members, while the base model has fallen to $899. But hurry, as these flash deals won't last long.Best Buy is blowing out MacBook Pro inven.....»»
Why recycling plastic is not a quick fix
Considering the climate crisis and worldwide plastic pollution, many people believe that recycling materials, in particular plastic, is the solution to our problems. Recycling can reduce resource use, prevent waste and reduce CO2 emissions. It is an.....»»
Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life
Plastic has been found in every single part of the ocean, from the surface to the seafloor and from the tropics to the poles. Land-based sources of plastic account for the majority of this pollution, with plastic bags, bottles, wrappers, food contain.....»»
Understanding wind and water at the equator are key to more accurate future climate projections: Study
Getting climate models to mimic real-time observations when it comes to warming is critical—small discrepancies can lead to misunderstandings about the rate of global warming as the climate changes. A new study from North Carolina State University.....»»
Elon Musk says new "mind-blowing" Roadster will go to 0-60mph in less than a second
Tesla's upcoming Roadster has had its design goals "radically increased," CEO Elon Musk says. Tesla's upcoming Roadster is going to blow your mind, CEO Elon Musk says. No. That's not enough. He did say it was going to be "mind-blowing," but in.....»»
Best Buy is blowing out Apple"s MacBook Pro (24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at $1,399
Best Buy is crushing the competition with a record-breaking price drop on Apple's loaded MacBook Pro 13-inch with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.Both Silver and Space Gray color options are eligible for the $600 cash discount, with My Best Buy Plus member.....»»
Researchers: We can"t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse, but we shouldn"t wait to find out
On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of thousands of people. The intense winds knocked trees onto local power lines or t.....»»
Apple’s EV wind down offers reprieve to Tesla, Detroit rivals
The sudden demise of Apple’s electric vehicle program is a bleak sign for the car market. It’s also a welcome boon for automakers themselves......»»
Plastic pellets blight Belgian town as EU weighs action
Buried in the soil, dotting riverbanks and bobbing along streams: a small Belgian town has waged a years-long fight against creeping pollution from plastic pellets—which the EU now has in its sights......»»
Research into marine plastic pollution reveals bacterial enzymes actively degrading plastic
A new study led by researchers at the University of Stirling has uncovered the crucial roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research also identifies rare and understudied bacteria that could assist in plastic biodegradation, offering new i.....»»
Tyler Perry puts $800 million studio expansion on hold because of OpenAI’s Sora
Perry: Mind-blowing AI video-generation tools "will touch every corner of our industry." Enlarge / Tyler Perry in 2022. (credit: Getty Images) In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Thursday, filmmaker Tyl.....»»