Mercury may have shrunk 30% more than previously believed, new study says; planet’s radius may have decreased by 7.2 milesRecent studies indicate that Mercury has shrunk more than scientists previously realized. The presence of impact debris has hindered the vi...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
In 2011, New South Wales sank ex-HMAS Adelaide off the Central Coast; five years of surveys identified 62 fish species from 31 families around the wreck before storm damage led to its closure in July 2024In mid-2024, severe storms wreaked havoc on the ex-HMAS Adelaide artificial reef, leading to significant structural concerns. The superstru...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
A forested island appeared out of nowhere on a Canadian lake, disappeared weeks later and returned miles away, revealing a strange natural phenomenon officials still cannot fully explainA floating forest island appeared on Williston Lake in British Columbia this summer. Boaters discovered the unusual landmass, which was not...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal watersAlaska Clean Harbors works with communities to prevent pollution and reduce waste. Four harbors achieved certification, and three are worki...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 1986, Florida sank this 189-foot ship off the Florida Keys; decades later, its stripped superstructure is covered in sponges, corals and hydroidsThe Thunderbolt, a former military and research vessel, now serves as an artificial reef off Marathon in the Florida Keys. It was intention...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Since 1958, tidal groundwater has continued moving beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, where 85,000 cubic meters of radioactive material rest; now rising Pacific seas are raising questions about the future of the 115-meter-wide structureTidal groundwater moves freely beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands. Built over a nuclear crater, the 115-meter concrete structure ho...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Colombia earthquake response enters grim phase as hope for more survivors fadesRescue efforts in Colombia are shifting from search to recovery operations. Families await news of missing relatives after a powerful earth...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Divers found the only known surviving German boat of its class; it had spent nearly 83 years hidden 315 feet beneath the Ionian SeaA long-forgotten German warship, the LS 6, has been discovered underwater off Greece. This unique vessel, built by an aircraft manufacturer...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Beaches used swarms of rice-sized sand piranhas as nature's cleanup crew to consume dead and decaying matter; the result transformed organic waste into nutrients that return to the ecosystem and support coastal lifeSand piranhas, scientifically known as Excirolana chiltoni, are tiny marine isopods that inhabit sandy intertidal areas along Pacific coast...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
The landing boat that became a D-Day legend: In 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, a patent was filed that helped defeat Nazi GermanyHiggins boat: Andrew Higgins patented a landing craft with a bow ramp on December 8, 1941. This invention, the Higgins Boat, enabled troops...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST