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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.
South Africa's West Coast: mining is taking over pristine beaches | Photo: PTWC
Mining threatens South Africa's West Coast beaches
Protect The West Coast (PTWC) welcomed a legal ruling in early February 2021 against Mineral Resources Commodities Limited (MRC) and Mineral Sands Resources Limited (MSR).
Hoola One: a machine that separates microplastics from sandy beaches
Hoola One: the beach microplastic vacuum cleaner
Hoola One is an innovative machine that separates microplastics from sandy beaches.

Top Stories

The 650-foot Greenland tsunami and seismic waves that shook the Earth for nine days

On September 16, 2023, scientists around the world detected a mysterious seismic signal that spread across the entire planet. It lasted for nine consecutive days.

A proposal for making beaches wider and creating new waves in Pacifica

In November 2023, The New Yorker magazine put the shoreline of Pacifica, California, on the national map. The article described the pros and cons of seawalls in coping with sea level rise.

How ocean buoys and neural networks can help predict rogue waves

The ocean's unpredictability is magical and even poetic. But when it puts people in danger, information can be lifesaving.

Myths and truths about the Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most widespread legends involving haunted places or doomed regions where sailors and pilots lost their lives. So, what is truth, and what is myth? Where do fear and mystery fit in this North Atlantic area?