Tag Archives: Oceans

The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent to avoid the catastrophic impact. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is a major part of the global climate system. It brings sun-warmed tropical water to Europe and the Arctic, where …

Nearly a decade after its release, No Man’s Sky continues to get updates from developer Hello Games. Now, Voyagers, one of the latest updates for No Man’s Sky, has inspired something special for the company’s next game, Light No Fire. According to Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray, innovations in No Man’s Sky will lead to a large ocean to explore …

Beneath the Earth’s surface lies a vast and mysterious ecosystem, home to a staggering number of microorganisms, many of which are newly discovered. A recent study, published by the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), revealed that nearly 70% of all life on Earth exists underground, challenging our understanding of where life can thrive. This hidden world, as uncovered by researchers, opens …

The ocean covers most of our planet, yet much of it remains out of reach. Scientists have long struggled to study life in the deep sea. Robotic equipment is expensive, and people cannot dive to extreme depths. These issues leave entire marine ecosystems unexplored. Nicole Xu, an engineer at CU Boulder, is confident that her lab’s “cyborg” moon jellyfish can …

A recent report by BBC reveals that Australia’s treasured coral reefs are suffering from unprecedented damage due to a marine heatwave, exacerbating the effects of climate change. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, Ningaloo Reef, situated on Australia’s north-western coast, has been particularly affected by this phenomenon, marking an alarming milestone in the ongoing battle to preserve global marine ecosystems. This …

A new personal productivity app called Ocean is launching to help you triage your overloaded inbox, take action on your emails by turning them into tasks, and share your availability for meetings with others, all in one app. Today, Gmail so heavily dominates the email market that few challengers emerge. Understanding this, Ocean made the decision to work with Gmail, …

Earth Is Getting Greener, But the Oceans Are Losing Life  SciTechDaily The hidden climate battle between forests and the ocean  ScienceDaily Oceans lag behind forests in Earth’s carbon fight  Earth.com Contrasting biological production trends over land and ocean  Nature Global Upswing in Photosynthesis Driven by Land Counterbalanced by Oceans, New Study Finds  BIOENGINEER.ORG Source link

Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct the “Ocean’s” prequel. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker has already shown impressive versatility, moving from the tender family drama “Minari” to the the big-budget disaster film “Twisters.” Margot Robbie‘s LuckyChap is producing the Warner Bros. film. No cast has been set yet, but at one point there were reports that Robbie would reunite with …

Earth’s oceans may have undergone a fundamental shift, study says  Euronews.com The oceans are overheating—and scientists say a climate tipping point may be here  ScienceDaily ‘Unprecedented’ Ocean Heat Waves In 2023 Suggest Climate Tipping Point  gCaptain Record marine heatwaves may signal a permanent shift in the oceans  New Scientist July 2025 Global Oceans Marine Heatwaves Update  Climate Impact Company Source link

A fascinating new study has shaken up our understanding of Earth’s oceans. It reveals that around 15 million years ago, something remarkable happened beneath the surface of the planet: the Earth “swallowed” billions of tonnes of water, causing sea levels to drop by a staggering 30 meters. This discovery, published in February 2025 on the AGU portal by researchers looking …