oceanography
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International Project Will See How the Quiet of Covid-19 Affected the Oceans
Between offshore oil and gas drilling, shipping, wind turbines, and even jet skis, the ocean is a pretty loud place. But amid covid-19, a lot of that activity came to a halt. That’s given scientists a rare chance to examine how marine ecosystems respond to quieter soundscapes. A new initiative, the International Quiet Ocean Experiment…
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Plant Fossils Found on a Cold War Expedition Contain an Ominous Climate Message
Jars of dirt taken from a Cold War-era military caper and lost in a freezer for decades could hold crucial new information about climate change and sea level rise. A study published on Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists says that plant fossils found in a sample of dirt collected from a…
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Soft Robot Survives Dangerous Descent Into The Mariana Trench
This robot is a hero, and should be celebrated as such.
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Why The Bermuda Triangle Became The Subject Of Supernatural Speculation
The Bermuda Triangle, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, has become a symbol of mystery and intrigue in pop culture. It’s often spoken of in hushed whispers by backwater conspiracy theorists who are convinced that it’s a devilish portal to hell. Over 900 deaths have been attributed to it, as well as the disappearances of…