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Pemex: the ocean is on fire after a gas leak accident in the Gulf of Mexico
Gas leak sparks "eye of fire" in the Gulf of Mexico
A leak on an underwater pipeline located near an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico sparked a massive "eye of fire" on the ocean's surface.
Fire coral: not a genuine coral, but with a sting as painful as a jellyfish | Photo: Creative Commons
How to treat a fire coral sting
It looks beautiful and safe to handle but can cause acute pain. Learn how to treat fire coral stings and rashes.
Islands: the Earth has hundreds of thousands of landmasses surrounded by water | Photo: Shutterstock
The islands of the world
Islands are magical places where human eyes can always witness the sky touch the sea. Discover the complete list of the world's islands.
Cryptocurrency: digital coins are mined by millions of computers working around the clock | Photo: Marko Ahtisaari/Creative Commons
Why cryptocurrency mining is an environmental disaster
They are often hailed as the future of technology and money, but the truth is that cryptocurrencies have devastating impacts on the environment.
Rip currents: artificial intelligence technology could save lives
The artificial intelligence technology that detects rip currents
A Portuguese surfer-engineer developed an artificial intelligence-powered technology that identifies potentially dangerous ocean currents on beaches.
Island fever: the feeling of being stuck on an island | Photo: Riccardo Bresciani/Creative Commons
What is island fever?
Have you ever felt that you are stuck and boxed in on an island and want to move away to the mainland? Here's what you should know about island fever.

Top Stories

Startup develops space reflectors to sell sunlight after dark

In the age of artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation, it's hard to come up with a truly disruptive idea. Reflect Orbital is an exception.

The world temperature evolution graph

The records of global surface temperature started in 1850. Since then, Humanity has been able to register, analyze, and compare the evolution and shifts in warmth and coolness throughout the world.

Bay of Fundy: the home of the world's largest tidal range

There is a place on Earth where the difference between low and high tide reaches 53.6 feet (16.3 meters). It's the Bay of Fundy in Canada. You've got to see it to believe it.

How coastal erosion is threatening the world's beaches

The number of seaside communities whose beaches are losing sand is growing exponentially. What are the explanations for coastal erosion, and what can be done to mitigate its devastating impact?