A man in Norway had a shock when he woke up to find a huge cargo ship stuck right next to his house. Johan Helberg was fast asleep when the massive vessel, the NCL Salten, lost its way and ended up on the shore of the Trondheim Fjord. It was only when his neighbor started banging on his door that he
Hawaii's Big Island has two unique beaches: Papakolea and Richardson Ocean Park. They are quite different. Papakolea is exposed to the open ocean and has fine sand. Richardson is sheltered and has coarse sand. This makes them perfect for studying how microbes live in different coastal environmen
Climate change is a big deal, and it's affecting more than just the weather. It's also shaking up the world of shipping. Researchers have been digging into how changes in sea and air temperatures impact the maritime industry. They found that tanker markets, which transport liquids like oil, are more
Humpback whales face a serious problem when it comes to spotting danger. Their eyes, which are about the size of a softball, don't provide them with clear vision. This isn't something that can be fixed with glasses, unfortunately. This is a big deal because it makes them more likely to run into boat
Coumarin is a natural compound found in many plants. It's part of a group of chemicals called coumarins. These are found in various plant families, such as Brassicaceae, Umbelliferae, Leguminosae, and Orchidaceae. Coumarin and its related compounds have shown a variety of biological effects. This ha
The South Carolina Aquarium has been a hit for a quarter of a century, with 11 million people visiting to see its 5, 000 different animals. It is located by the Charleston Harbor and shows off many unique South Carolina environments, from the mountains to the sea. The aquarium gives people a chance
Mariska Hargitay, the star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has a family history that took a surprising turn. She discovered a long-kept family secret that changed her life forever. This revelation came during the making of a documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Jayne was a famous m
Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in a popular crime drama, has finally shared a long-kept secret. She has identified her biological father, a revelation that has been hidden for three decades. This disclosure came through her directorial debut, a documentary titled "My Mom Jayne, " which made it
Marigold flowers, or Cempasúchil, are a big deal in Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations. But after the festivities, these flowers often end up as trash, adding to pollution. This is a waste of a useful resource. A clever way to deal with this is by drying the petals with a mixed-mode solar dryer.
The basking shark, a colossal fish that feeds on plankton, has long been thought to be a cold-blooded creature. However, recent studies have hinted that this giant might have some warm-blooded traits. To dive deeper, researchers compared the basking shark's heat-generating and heat-retaining tissues
