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Who is Leah Stewart? Coogee shark attack victim identified as accomplished swimmer and young mother who raised funds for breast cancer researchLeah Stewart, a 35-year-old open-water swimmer and mother, was critically injured in a shark attack off Coogee Beach. She was reportedly ma...- Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...
- How the ‘Cretaceous Kraken’ hunted 100 million years ago: Inside the deadly feeding style of the 62-foot giant octopusGiant octopus Cretaceous Kraken: Ancient giant octopuses, Nanaimoteuthis, with arms up to 19 meters, were apex predators in the Late Cretac...
- Orcas and Dolphins Were Filmed Hunting Together for the First TimeIn a groundbreaking discovery off Vancouver Island, scientists have documented killer whales and dolphins hunting Chinook salmon together. ...
- 1,000 foot mega-tsunami could wipe out large parts of America? These US states face maximum threat from monster waveUS Pacific Coast faces potential devastation from a mega-tsunami triggered by a major earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Scientist...
- What is a mega-tsunami? Scientists sound alarm for US Pacific coast — could it happen and how far inland would it reach?Mega-Tsunami Threat Cascadia Subduction Zone: The Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretching from Northern California to Vancouver Island, could ...
- Mega-tsunami warning: Could a single earthquake drown Seattle and Portland within minutes? New research raises alarmA new Virginia Tech study warns of a mega-tsunami that could strike the US Pacific Coast if a massive earthquake hits the Cascadia Subducti...
- 1,000-foot mega-tsunami to wipe out big US cities off the map? Latest study has bad news for Americans; read hereA recent study indicates a 15% chance of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake striking the Cascadia Subduction Zone within the next 50 years, potenti...
- US may get hit by a 1,000-foot ‘Mega-Tsunami’ within 50 years, wiping out these cities off the mapA new study warns of a potential 1,000-foot mega-tsunami striking the U.S. West Coast within 50 years. Triggered by a major earthquake alon...
- Rare tropical whale found dead on Vancouver Island in B.C.’s first-ever sightingIn a rare occurrence, a Bryde's whale, typically found in warmer waters, was discovered dead in British Columbia, marking the first sightin...
- Earthquake may hit California, Washington, could sink Pacific Northwest region, claims studyA major earthquake may strike the Pacific Northwest region resulting in sinking the coastal land by almost seven feet, forcing people to fa...
- Ocean dumping - or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbonPlanetary Technologies in Nova Scotia uses magnesium oxide to reduce carbon dioxide via the ocean, backed by $1 million from Elon Musk's fo...
- Mexico's gain at USA's loss: U.S tourism takes a hit as Canadians ditch cross-border trips over trade war, opting for Mexico's beach getaways insteadCanadian tourists are avoiding travel to the United States due to President Trump's trade policies. This trend impacts U.S. tourism revenue...
- Is there a mega earthquake going to happen soon? Here's when scientists may make it publicThe megaquake warning that Japan issued last week sparked a new debate among US seismologists about when and how to alert West Coast reside...
- Invasive species have pushed native ones to extinction, but not all cause negative impactsSome non-native species are a leading cause of species extinctions.
- Twilight of entrepreneurs in China as more leave the countryIt has been a rough year for their company. A deal to sell a controlling stake to the Blackstone Group in New York fell apart when regulato...
- Frida Kahlo puzzle, CBD mask sprays: The sanity list that got us through 2020Here's looking at the best discoveries in a year that kept us indoors.
- Royals get a cold shoulder: Majority of Canadians reject paying for Harry, Meghan's securityCanada is a parliamentary monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning head of state.
- Challenging the limits: Identify a sport you like, and plan your next getaway at a tournamentSurfing is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the sea.
- Beyond the smoke and the stubble: Fighting Delhi's killer air needs sustainable, year-round solutionsWhile steps have to be taken on multiple fronts, improving air quality will require everyone to pitch in.
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