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10 strangest objects floating in space Some objects were placed in space on purpose, symbolic gestures meant to inspire or amuse. Others were lost by accident, abandoned or forgotten during ambitious ...
There are some legendary stories prevalent in the present day about places and objects which remain unproven by science and whose origins are not defined or registered in history books, be it the ...
The emerging science of dolphin emotions reveals creatures with emotional lives that rival our own in complexity and depth. From their neurological capacity for processing emotions to their ...
Fish-aggregating devices — floating objects that attract pelagics such as tuna and mahimahi — are to be installed for the benefit of coastal communities, Bell says.
Drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) are floating rafts with underwater netting used by fishing vessels to attract tuna. A recent study estimated that between 2007 and 2021, 1.41 million ...
For the first time, researchers have mapped the population structure of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, offering new insights that could guide future conservation ...
A recent study reveals that drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs), widely used in tuna fishing, have spread to more than a third of the world’s oceans. These devices harm ocean life and ...
A newly developed metamaterial enables sound waves to manipulate objects underwater without any need for physical contact.
In tests, Zhang used his metamaterial to manipulate floating objects, such as wood, wax, and plastic foam, along with objects completely submerged underwater.
Knowing the details of this life stage, often called the “lost years,” can boost sea turtle conservation efforts by allowing for higher risk assessment and better understanding of these species and ...
The wave pool at Aquatopia brings a taste of the ocean to landlocked Pennsylvania, minus the salt, sand, and questionable floating objects. Every few minutes, the peaceful pool transforms as waves ...
Floating displays you can reach into and manipulate, like the ones Tony Stark uses to design his super suits in the Iron Man movies, are one step closer to reality. A new device renders 3-D ...