8th Annual Ocean Conference Raises $20 Billion, And Pledges For Marine Protection
The Our Ocean Conference in Panama just raised billions to protect the world's oceans—with 341 commitments worth nearly $20 billion
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Watch How Continents Moved Over 100 Million Years in Video - Mapped by Scientists as Never Before
The short .gif explains so much of how our world came to be in such a short time span, most notably how Africa has changed over time.
92-Year-old Helped His Indian Neighbors Save 200,000 Liters of Water And Cut Their Electricity Bills in Half
If there were a Navin Chandra for every homeowner's association, the world would look an awful lot more renewable.
Turkish Stadium Sees Teddy Bears Rain Down on Field for Earthquake Victims (WATCH)
Teddy bears and other toys fell like rain onto the pitch with 4:17 on the clock in a match between Beşiktaş and Antalyaspor
Archaeologists Uncover 'Complete Roman City' From 1,800 Years Ago in Luxor-Including Pigeon Towers
The archaeologists found workshops for the manufacture and smelting of metals, pigeon towers to raise birds for food, and baths.
This Guy Shares Cool Maps of the World Every Day on Facebook
The maps convey all kinds of tiny eureka moments, and the facebook page is worth a follow for the insight it provides.
World's Known Lithium Reserves Up 40% After Colossal Discovery in India Turns Up 5.9 Million Tons
In a stunning development for the future of technology, India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, just uncovered vast reserves of lithium in the Reasi district of the northern union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The Geological Survey of India (GSI) estimated that around 5.9 million metric tons of lithium could be found there. […]
The Fascinating and Brilliant Woman Who Mapped the Secrets of the Ocean Floor to Upend Scientific Thought
Marie Tharp's hand-drawn maps of depth readings from the ocean floor revolutionized the understanding of geosciences.
Watch This Cargo Ship Fly a Giant Kite to Save Fuel and Cut Emissions
It's tempting to call it a sail, and the activity sailing. However even the word kite belies the technological sophistication of the Seawing.
'World's Most Dangerous Malware' Gang Taken Down in International Cyber Crime Effort
Emotet, the world's most dangerous and successful malware network, has been taken down in a massive international cybercrime raid.
Captain Tom Moore's Family Launches Online Bulletin Board Where Strangers Share Favorite Moments of Kindness
The family of the late Sir Tom Moore has started a campaign to share everyday acts of kindness given and received to inspire hope and smiles.
Woman Becomes First Human to be Fitted with Nerve and Bone Fused Bionic Limb
Called osseointegration it's a process where bone tissue and titanium create a strong mechanical bond that enables connection with the nerves
Mom and Daughter Reunite With Nurse Who Saved Their Lives 30 Years Ago-Now as Co-Workers
She managed to acquire the £70 cost for the life-saving surgery in 1993 and formed a close bond with Catherine, but lost touch.
Painting of Jesus' Birth Valued at $15K Turns Out to Be Monumental Rembrandt Worth $18 Million
While unknown or lost works from the Dutch painter have been found occasionally over the last three decades, they are mostly study works
New Oxford Malaria Vaccine is 'Huge Advance' to Protect Children From Deadly Killer
A new vaccine from Oxford, R21, prevents malaria in children with a lower price tag-so will protect a greater number of African countries.
Northern Lights Activity Is Sky-High and Space Conditions Could Lead to Greatest Displays in 20 Years
Already this year the Earth's aurora has been seen in states like Wisconsin and Minnesota—far south of its normal showgrounds.
Scotland Claims it's Found 5,000 Year Old Monument on 'par with Stonehenge' on the Isle of Arran
Constructing the monument would have involved staggering amounts of labor, transforming the entire local landscape in the process.
'World's Loneliest Lion' Returns to Africa After Years Alone in Zoo-WATCH His First Steps
The epic journey was organized by Animals Defenders International and Qatar Airways to rescue the 15-year-old pride leader.
Pakistani Man is True Hero in Dramatic Cable Car Rescue After Youths Were Stranded 15 Hours-WATCH
Sahib Khan and his older brother Nasir volunteered to rescue the remaining 7, having some experience through their cablecar business.
Dozens of Messages in Bottles Tossed by a Nantucket Fisherman are Found Around the World
Ames threw hundreds of these bottles off his boat, and they've been found and replied to in Europe and all over the Caribbean.
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