Possible Evidence of World’s Oldest Fishing Nets Unearthed in Korea
Stone sinkers dated to 29,000 years ago are evidence of ancient fishing technology—but some archaeologists have doubts.
Oct 1, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
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Research Shows Wind Farms Could Divert Hurricane Rains
With enough wind turbines, the rainfall from Hurricane Harvey could have been reduced by 20 percent, according to a new modeling study.
Sep 21, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
RangerBot: Programmed to Kill
A new generation of sea star-murdering robots is set to deploy.
Aug 30, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Are Coastal Nuclear Power Plants Ready for Sea-Level Rise?
As shorelines creep inland and storms worsen, nuclear reactors around the world face new challenges.
Aug 21, 2018 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes
Canals Interrupted
Canals are vital conduits for the global shipping industry. They’re also so contentious that they’re often stalled or cancelled.
Aug 15, 2018 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Turning Beach Plastic into 3D-Printed Inventions
How a Scottish artist is transforming plastic pollution into a lesson on sustainability.
Aug 8, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Brown Crabs Are Attracted to Undersea Power Cables
Electromagnetic fields have complex and possibly harmful effects on the valuable brown crab.
Jul 30, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Genetically Modified Tomatoes Give Fish a Futuristic Hue
Researchers developed a tomato rich in pigment to give farmed fish a healthy pink glow.
Jul 3, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes