Deep ocean warming as climate changes
Much of the "excess heat" stored in the subtropical North Atlantic is in the deep ocean (below 700m), new research suggests.
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Fishing gear and plastic bag pieces found in the stomach of a dead sperm whale in Keys
Biologists conducting an necropsy on a sperm whale that beached itself in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Keys said they found man-made materials in the mammal's stomach that likely contributed to ...
Plants & Animals
May 13, 2022
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What killed the whales? Two found dead off the Florida Keys, and one towed to a marina
Two sperm whales died within seven days of each other in the Florida Keys, according to state and federal officials.
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May 12, 2022
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In sediments below Antarctic ice, scientists discover a giant groundwater system
Many scientists say that liquid water is a key to understanding the behavior of the frozen form found in glaciers. Melt water is known to lubricate their gravelly bases and hasten their march toward the sea. In recent years, ...
Earth Sciences
May 05, 2022
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Researchers use machine learning to speed up counting of microplastics
Microplastics are all around us—in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe. But before researchers can understand the real impact of these particles on health, they need faster and more effective ways ...
Environment
Apr 25, 2022
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Mars astronauts will create fuel by having a shower
When astronauts begin exploring Mars, they will face numerous challenges. Aside from the time and energy it takes to get there and all the health risks that come with long-duration missions in space, there are also the hazards ...
Space Exploration
Apr 13, 2022
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Effects of ancient carbon releases suggest possible scenarios for future climate
A massive release of greenhouse gases, likely triggered by volcanic activity, caused a period of extreme global warming known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) about 56 million years ago. A new study now confirms ...
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Mar 16, 2022
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Kelp won't help: Why seaweed may not be a silver bullet for carbon storage after all
Over the last few years, there's been a lot of hope placed in seaweed as a way to tackle climate change.
Environment
Mar 11, 2022
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The seasonality of oceanic carbon cycling
The ebb and flow of carbon within Earth's systems are complex and ever-moving occurrences. Carbon is a nomadic element, traveling between the atmosphere, ocean, and the soil, rock, and ice of the planet, changing forms along ...
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Mar 04, 2022
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Probing the mysteries of deep, dense Antarctic seawater
In the deepest reaches of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica lies the Antarctic Bottom Water, a mass of the coldest, densest lower layer of water in Earth's oceans. Antarctic Bottom Water plays a key role in the circulation ...
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