Three residents of the International Space Station will take a spin around their orbital neighborhood in the Soyuz MS-17 on Friday, March 19, relocating the spacecraft to prepare for the arrival of the next set of crew members. ...
Space Exploration
Mar 15, 2021
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While surveying the Hawaiian island of Kauai in search of invasive plants in 2017, botanist Kelsey Brock spotted something unusal: a few nonnative species of figs seemed to be settling in.
Ecology
Jan 19, 2021
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A survey of maritime infrastructure engineers by University of Rhode Island researchers found that the rising sea level is often not factored into designs of ports, breakwaters, fishing piers and other coastal infrastructure.
Environment
Oct 13, 2020
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Seaport footprints will need to expand by up to 3,689 square kilometers (1,424 square miles) worldwide in the next three decades to cope with the combination of sea-level rise and rising demand, according to a new study published ...
Environment
Sep 2, 2020
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At the time of writing at least 100 people have lost their lives and a further 4,000 have been wounded following an explosion in the Port of Beirut. While the actual cause remains uncertain, the tragedy calls to attention ...
Other
Aug 6, 2020
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Today, Fiumicino in Italy is a busy airport, but 2,000 years ago this area was filled with boats—it was a large artificial harbor only a stone's throw from the ancient port of Rome (Ostia).
Archaeology
Jun 22, 2020
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Seafarers have spoken of the pressures caused by corrupt practices when they arrive at some ports.
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2020
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Virgin Galactic's next passenger spaceship has reached a major construction milestone, the company said Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Jan 8, 2020
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The link between Port Pirie's lead smelter emissions and childhood health issues is well documented, but a new study reveals a possible solution for reducing childhood lead exposure—amending the soil.
Environment
Nov 1, 2019
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Australians love property and being near water. But fast forward 30 years and the two may be incompatible, judging by global forecasts warning of sea level rises that could threaten thousands of coastal residents in decades ...
Environment
Oct 10, 2019
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