The shipping industry is continuously facing a shortage of seafarers. As the global economy evolves and workers' mental needs change, seafarers' spiritual needs are becoming more important when it comes to their job choices. Research suggests that the values seafarers place on their work could expla
A strange thing happened in Alaska. Around half of the common murres, those tuxedo-looking seabirds, died between 2014 and 2016. This isn't the first time they've had trouble, but it's the worst. Scientists blamed a big heat wave in the ocean, called "the Blob, " which made their food scarce. And ev
The P-8 Poseidon is no ordinary plane. It's a beast of the skies, designed to keep an eye on the seas. Boeing built this jet for the US Navy to tackle submarines and ships with cutting-edge tech. It's got radar and sensors that can spot enemies from far away. The Poseidon can even drop special buoys
Scientists have been exploring a new way to fight climate change by removing carbon from the oceans using electrochemical systems. These systems use a process called alkalinity-swings to get rid of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). This can be done in two ways: by releasing carbon dioxide gas or by
Ever wondered how marine animals like penguins and turtles save energy while swimming long distances? It turns out they're not just splashing around at the water's surface. Instead, they dive a little deeper, about two to three times their body diameter, to avoid the energy-draining waves near the t
In the heart of North Macedonia lies Mariovo, a region where moss is playing a crucial role in monitoring air pollution. Scientists have been using moss samples to track the distribution of potentially harmful chemicals in the air. They found 44 different elements in 20 moss samples. These moss samp
You might be curious about how marijuana use affects the mental health of adults in the US. Researchers set out to discover if there's a link between using marijuana and experiencing serious psychological distress (SPD). They looked at a big group of people from all around the country to find out.
You might have heard that marine heatwaves can mess things up in our oceans. But did you know they can hit seabirds hard too? Let's talk about Alaska's common murres. After an intense marine heatwave, these birds didn't fare so well. In Alaska, we're talking about a loss of roughly half the common
The ocean is dealing with a lot of problems caused by humans, like pollution and climate change. These issues are messing with the ocean's habitats and the creatures living there. Current ways to check on the health of large sea mammals, like killer whales, involve catching and then releasing them.
A few mornings ago, Indianapolis resident Robert Deane was out to pick up his mail when he noticed something unusual. Lying in a nearby ditch were two car seats with two tiny babies inside – a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, both girls and cousins. He quickly grabbed the car seats, brought them insid
