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Microplastic deposits found deep in world's oceans and seas
Posted in Featured, Science on 19th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers have previously been puzzled by why they found much less plastic on the ocean surface than they expected.
Virgin is Cancelling its Deep-Ocean Mission
Posted in Science on 15th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
It seems that quietly, and with none of the fanfare surrounding the original launch, Virgin has shelved its current deep-sea project.
The Chinese scientific revolution aims to tackle climate change
Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
While in many parts of the world funding for basic research is decreasing, in China things are different. Funding is increasing in critical scientific areas.
Antarctic sub gauges sea ice thickness
Posted in Science on 24th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
A novel autonomous sub has acquired the first detailed, high-resolution 3D maps of Antarctic sea ice.
This Electric Fence System Could Safely Segregate Swimmers and Sharks
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
The system is assembled by simply stringing a 328-foot cable between a series of risers affixed to the seabed and turning it on.