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What if the sea is no longer salty?
Oceanography

What if the sea is no longer salty?

If the sea is no longer salty, the ecosystem will be turned upside down. At the same time, the weather will become more severe for humans.

October 14, 2019
How do you weigh a 190 ton whale swimming at sea?
Oceanography

How do you weigh a 190 ton whale swimming at sea?

500 years ago, Luong Luong The Vinh solved the elephant weight puzzle of the Minh porcelain by dragging an elephant into a boat and measuring the water line. Now, to sol…

October 7, 2019