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Ice in the Arctic is likely to disappear by 2030
Oceanography

Ice in the Arctic is likely to disappear by 2030

The Arctic ice has melted with unprecedented speed this past summer. US scientists warn that global warming may cause the Arctic ice to disappear by September 2030.

December 17, 2018
Wreck of World War II on the ocean floor
Archeology

Wreck of World War II on the ocean floor

Two wrecks from World War II, sunk more than 70 years ago, were discovered at the bottom of the Atlantic at a distance from each other.

December 17, 2018
Treasure on a 200-year shipwreck on the sea floor
Archeology

Treasure on a 200-year shipwreck on the sea floor

Using a remote-controlled underwater robot on the Okeanos Explorer, researchers at the US National and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) found the wreck at a depth of about…

December 17, 2018
US launches new generation weather satellite
Space science

US launches new generation weather satellite

On November 19, the US launched a latest generation weather satellite capable of capturing weather and atmospheric phenomena at 30 seconds per image.

December 17, 2018
A strong solar storm occurred
Space science

A strong solar storm occurred

The Space Weather Forecast Center (SWPC) of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns a localized G3 storm on Earth due to a signifi…

December 17, 2018
Just happened 2 solar explosions
Space science

Just happened 2 solar explosions

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the X-level solar storm (the strongest level) has exploded strongly on Tuesday (September 6, 2011), and p…

December 17, 2018
'Tsunami' the sun hit the earth
Space science

'Tsunami' the sun hit the earth

On June 7, the United States Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officially announced, a massive tsunami carrying huge charges from the sun was landing on the ea…

December 17, 2018
The terrifying silence of the Sun.
Space science

The terrifying silence of the Sun.

The Sun can sweep through the Earth with strong winds that interfere with communications, affect air traffic and destroy wiring even if it is in a static state for a 11-…

December 17, 2018
Finding the first whale near Greenland
Animal world

Finding the first whale near Greenland

A herd of North Atlantic head whales was discovered near Greenland in an area where the animal is thought to be extinct, using an underwater microphone system.

December 16, 2018
Restoration of the Quan Dong turtle
Animal world

Restoration of the Quan Dong turtle

NOAA's Marine Animal Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have announced that the plan to revive the sea turtle department of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.

December 16, 2018
The extinct Caribbean monk seal
Animal world

The extinct Caribbean monk seal

Federal authorities have officially confirmed what scientists have predicted for a long time: The Caribbean monk seal has suffered the same fate as extinct birds.

December 16, 2018