Collaborate Disseminate
As it stands, something like 80 percent of the seafloor remains unmapped, despite oceans covering 70 percent of the globe. That would be a lot of terrain for humans to survey, but lately we’re seeing how sophisticated, ocean-going robots might do most … Continue reading Autonomous Saildrone maps miles of seafloor in successful maiden voyage
The Sun doesn’t always shine exactly when you want to boil a kettle; the more we rely on renewable energy, the more energy storage we’ll need. You can store your excess electricity by using it to pump water up a hill. You can use it to compress air, or… Continue reading New undersea energy storage system harnesses the power of buoyancy
While scientists hunt for signs of life on other planets, there are still plenty of utterly alien creatures left to find right here on Earth. Now a brand new horror has emerged from the depths of the ocean – meet Ophiojura, a “totally unique” type of a… Continue reading Jurassic relict reeled out of the ocean is a “totally unique” animal
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
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
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
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
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 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
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