Map: Earthquake Near Papua New Guinea Prompts Tsunami Alert
A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. A ...
SpaceX Fram2 crew splashes down off California coast to close out historic trip around Earth's poles
A wealthy space tourist and three fellow adventurers plunged back to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Friday, ...
The world's most powerful ocean current could slow by 2050
The ocean is a vital part of our planet's climate system. Through its global circulation patterns, the ocean draws vast quantities of our planet's heat and carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week
Photos published by the U.S. Navy show the Nimitz was operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which is the U.S. Third Fleet's ...
20 of the most surreal places to visit in the US
Sheer drama. That's what the Great Sand Dunes are. Starkly beautiful desert dunes set against a backdrop of pretty, snow-capped mountains—not something you'll usually see in any popular places you'll ...
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‘Substantial’ transshipment reforms adopted at North Pacific fisheries summit
Fishing vessels can often work long periods at sea without coming to port, thanks to the practice of transshipment, in which ...
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained ...
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A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world’s energy future
It takes lithium and cobalt to build the batteries that power electric vehicles and e-bikes, nickel and rare earth elements ...
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
Preliminary reports from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within about 190 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter, including those on Tonga. The system ...