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Humpback Whale’s Unprecedented 8,000-Mile Migration Shatters Records
A humpback whale has been tracked on an unprecedented 8,000-mile migration, breaking records for the longest documented journey between breeding grounds. Scientists suggest the movement might be due to climate change affecting food and mating behaviours. AI-driven photo tracking through HappyWhale.com played a key role in identifying the whale’s ...
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Irminger Sea’s Crucial Role in Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Identified
A new study highlights the vital role of the Irminger Sea in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Increasing meltwater from the Arctic is weakening this critical ocean current, which regulates global climate. The research suggests that disruptions in the Irminger Sea could cause widespread climate shifts, including cooling in the...
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11 Injured After Severe Turbulence Onboard Lufthansa Flight To Frankfurt
Eleven people were injured when a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence while travelling over the Atlantic, the airline said on Tuesday.
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Watch: Passengers Run For Safety As Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Tilts In The Atlantic Ocean
Dramatic footage from onboard the cruise ship captures passengers stumbling to maintain balance as the ship tilts severely to one side
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Powerful Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Signals And Poses Global Infrastructure Risks
A powerful X-class solar flare erupted, causing shortwave radio blackouts over the Atlantic, South America, and Africa.
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World's Largest Ocean Predator-Prey Marine Event Captured Off Norway's Coast
In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Study Warns Melting Arctic Ice Could Disrupt Ocean Currents in Europe
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway have issued a stark warning regarding the impact of melting Arctic sea ice on global ocean circulation patterns. Their recent study highlights that significant inflows of freshwater from melting sea ice into the Nordic Seas have historically led to dramatic cooling in northern Europe. By analysing...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Hurricane Milton Leaves 10 Dead, Millions Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after cutting a destructive path across Florida that spawned tornados, killed at least 10 people and left millions without power.
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What To Expect From NATO's New Chief Mark Rutte?
Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte brings new leadership this week to one of the world's most powerful-sounding roles -- helming the nuclear-armed Atlantic alliance.
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Maye Musk Reacts To Son Elon's Viral Pic With Giorgia Meloni: "Went Back To Hotel..."
Notably, the billionaire met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at an award ceremony in New York.
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Central Bank Digital Currency Momentum Shows Growth, Study Shows
The research by the US-based Atlantic Council think-tank published on Tuesday showed that all G20 nations are now looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as they are known and that 44 countries in total are piloting them. That is up from 36 a year ago and is part of a global push by authorities to respond to declining cash usage and th...
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Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques
Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...
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All About "Alaska Triangle" Where Over 20,000 People Have Mysteriously Disappeared
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the Atlantic Ocean notorious for mysterious disappearance. However, did you know about the so-called "Alaska Triangle", an area that has more unsolved missing person cases than anywhere else in the world?
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Humpback Whale’s Unprecedented 8,000-Mile Migration Shatters Records
A humpback whale has been tracked on an unprecedented 8,000-mile migration, breaking records for the longest documented journey between breeding grounds. Scientists suggest the movement might be due to climate change affecting food and mating behaviours. AI-driven photo tracking through HappyWhale.com played a key role in identifying the whale’s ...
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Irminger Sea’s Crucial Role in Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Identified
A new study highlights the vital role of the Irminger Sea in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Increasing meltwater from the Arctic is weakening this critical ocean current, which regulates global climate. The research suggests that disruptions in the Irminger Sea could cause widespread climate shifts, including cooling in the...
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11 Injured After Severe Turbulence Onboard Lufthansa Flight To Frankfurt
Eleven people were injured when a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence while travelling over the Atlantic, the airline said on Tuesday.
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Watch: Passengers Run For Safety As Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Tilts In The Atlantic Ocean
Dramatic footage from onboard the cruise ship captures passengers stumbling to maintain balance as the ship tilts severely to one side
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Powerful Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Signals And Poses Global Infrastructure Risks
A powerful X-class solar flare erupted, causing shortwave radio blackouts over the Atlantic, South America, and Africa.
-
World's Largest Ocean Predator-Prey Marine Event Captured Off Norway's Coast
In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Study Warns Melting Arctic Ice Could Disrupt Ocean Currents in Europe
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway have issued a stark warning regarding the impact of melting Arctic sea ice on global ocean circulation patterns. Their recent study highlights that significant inflows of freshwater from melting sea ice into the Nordic Seas have historically led to dramatic cooling in northern Europe. By analysing...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Hurricane Milton Leaves 10 Dead, Millions Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after cutting a destructive path across Florida that spawned tornados, killed at least 10 people and left millions without power.
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What To Expect From NATO's New Chief Mark Rutte?
Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte brings new leadership this week to one of the world's most powerful-sounding roles -- helming the nuclear-armed Atlantic alliance.
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Maye Musk Reacts To Son Elon's Viral Pic With Giorgia Meloni: "Went Back To Hotel..."
Notably, the billionaire met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at an award ceremony in New York.
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Central Bank Digital Currency Momentum Shows Growth, Study Shows
The research by the US-based Atlantic Council think-tank published on Tuesday showed that all G20 nations are now looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as they are known and that 44 countries in total are piloting them. That is up from 36 a year ago and is part of a global push by authorities to respond to declining cash usage and th...
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Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques
Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...
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All About "Alaska Triangle" Where Over 20,000 People Have Mysteriously Disappeared
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the Atlantic Ocean notorious for mysterious disappearance. However, did you know about the so-called "Alaska Triangle", an area that has more unsolved missing person cases than anywhere else in the world?
