Printed Catamaran
If you want to send some instruments out on the lake or the ocean, you’ll want something that floats. Sure, if you need to be underwater, or if you can …read more Continue reading Printed Catamaran
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Saildrone goes chasing hurricanes in the Caribbean
Though some folks chase storms for the thrill, and others out of curiosity, there are also those who pursue severe weather events for scientific purposes. And it’s the lattermost pursuit that will see a small fleet of unmanned surface vehicles delibera… Continue reading Saildrone goes chasing hurricanes in the Caribbean
Study suggests sea squirts could be used to track microplastics
The problem of marine microplastics pollution is steadily getting worse, so it’s vitally important to monitor the amount of such plastic waste that’s currently present in the world’s oceans. According to a new study, a simple sea creature may better al… Continue reading Study suggests sea squirts could be used to track microplastics
SpaceX Drops the Ball on Catching Fairings
You don’t have to look very hard to find another rousing success by SpaceX. It’s a company defined by big and bold moves, and when something goes right, they make …read more Continue reading SpaceX Drops the Ball on Catching Fairings
Enceladus’ global subsurface ocean could host salt-driven currents
Scientists have predicted the presence and movement of ocean currents in the vast subsurface ocean of the Saturnian moon Enceladus. The moon, which is sheathed in a 20 km (12.4 mile)-thick shell of ice, is one of the most promising prospects in the ong… Continue reading Enceladus’ global subsurface ocean could host salt-driven currents
Geologists discover new “Limited Edition” rock deep beneath the sea
Geologists have discovered a new type of rock. While drilling deep into the seafloor, a team of scientists found a new form of basalt that’s vastly different from any other on Earth, and the planet hasn’t produced any more of it for millions of years.C… Continue reading Geologists discover new “Limited Edition” rock deep beneath the sea
Narwhal tusk rings reveal valuable environmental data
Just like a tree trunk, the tusk of the narwhal acquires a new growth ring every year. Analyses of those rings have now revealed some interesting facts about the animals’ diet, and about changes in their environment.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, S… Continue reading Narwhal tusk rings reveal valuable environmental data
Barnacle analysis may help solve “missing at sea” mysteries
When it’s determined that a boater is officially missing at sea, it helps very much to know when and where their vessel sank. According to new research, barnacles growing on flotsam could provide that information.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: … Continue reading Barnacle analysis may help solve “missing at sea” mysteries
Study points to ship hull coatings as a major source of microplastic pollution
When we hear about microplastic particles polluting the ocean, the usual suspected sources are degraded consumer plastic goods and synthetic textile fibers from washing machines. A new study, however, suggests that much of the blame lies with protectiv… Continue reading Study points to ship hull coatings as a major source of microplastic pollution
Never-before-seen animals discovered deep beneath Antarctic ice shelf
If you were a marine animal that just sat and waited for food to drift by, you might not choose to live in a place where little life is believed to exist. Nonetheless, such critters have recently been found deep beneath an Antarctic ice shelf.Continue … Continue reading Never-before-seen animals discovered deep beneath Antarctic ice shelf