Scientists have uncovered plastic pollution in one of Earth’s most isolated environments, challenging the long-held belief that the deep ocean remains largely untouched by human activity. Analysing animals living more than 2,000 metres beneath the sea, researchers discovered that 92% contained microplastics, offering some of the clearest evidence yet that plastic waste has reached even…

Nasa’s NISAR satellite has captured an unusual view of Antarctica, revealing a frozen landscape that appears to form the shape of a hummingbird from space. The striking pattern is not a feature simply carved by nature, but the result of a mountain interrupting the slow movement of glacier ice around it. Using advanced radar technology,…

Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They’re Probably ‘Space Balls’ What began as an ordinary day in a small Australian beach town turned into an unusual investigation after six large metallic spheres washed ashore. The discovery forced residents to evacuate and raised fears that the objects could be dangerous.The shiny objects…

Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: here’s how they could be used on dying seas and lakes zThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has become more than a landmark. It is now a real-world testing ground for nanobubbles, microscopic gas bubbles that can clean water, control algae and may eventually help restore…