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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
This Cyclone Broke Every Rule – And Now It’s Wreaking Havoc
Tropical Cyclone Alfred, an unusually southern storm for Australia’s east coast, took a surprising turn toward land, putting ...
What Stopped Coral Growth for 3,000 Years? Scientists Uncover the Mystery
Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat paused growth for 3,000 years due to sea-level changes but later recovered. Scientists warn ...
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Red Sea Corals Survived the Late Glacial Crisis
Research indicates that delicate deepwater corals tolerated or adapted to major climate and salinity fluxes, “yet today, it’s ...
Deep-sea creature — waiting in ‘glass sponges’ to ambush — is new species in Pacific
Eunice siphoninsidiator, or the tube ambushing marine bristle worm, was discovered within the structure of glass sponges by a ...
Red coral colonies survive a decade after being transplanted in the Medes Islands
The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the ...
‘Tiny’ creature — with long polyps and tentacles — found near AL coast is new species
A new soft coral species has been discovered near the Alabama coast, scientists said. This is the first of the family to be ...
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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
View on the flight deck of carrier Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea. (U.S. Navy/National Archives) The next day, on May 8, 1942, the Battle of the Coral Sea reached its crescendo.