Sea-Level Rise Will Be Worse for Some, We Just Don’t Know Who
The Seychelles could see up to 10 percent more sea-level rise than the global average. Or the sea level around the islands could drop. It depends on who you ask. The fact that oceans will rise in a...
View ArticleSea Creatures Hint at Recent Trans-Antarctic Seaway
The discovery of nearly identical sea creatures on either side of a now solid Antarctic ice sheet — 1,500 miles wide and over a mile thick — points to an open ocean passage there as recently as 125,000...
View ArticleHow to Save Venice: Make It Float
Everyone knows that on a sinking ship, you want to pump water out. But what do you do with a sinking city? In this case, the plan might be to pump water in.
View ArticleThe Worst Scientific Mistakes, Missteps and Misdeeds of 2012
Every year, a number of scientists are caught in various forms of misbehavior. Now, some scientists even study the misdeeds of others. Here are some of the most notable examples of science-related...
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